An-2 Colt vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the Beechcraft 390 Premier I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Beechcraft respectively.
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I reaches 841 km/h — 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,519 km for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 292 for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The An-2 Colt first flew 51 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1947 vs 1998).
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| 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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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 22 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 292 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 841 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,627 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 kgf ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is faster with a maximum speed of 841 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a longer range at 2,519 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I 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 390 Premier I?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 54 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.