An-2 Colt vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beechcraft respectively.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner reaches 530 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,778 km for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 695 for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The An-2 Colt first flew 35 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1947 vs 1982).

An-2 Colt

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
Beechcraft Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 3 September 1982
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 695 units
Average unit price $5 million
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An-2 Colt

Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 12.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 258 km/h ◉
Operational range 845 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,500 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,300 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW ◉

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 17.6 m ◉
Height 4.7 m ◉
Length 17.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 530 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,778 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,620 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,733 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 37 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.

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