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An-2 Colt vs Blackburn Beverley

An-2 Colt vs Blackburn Beverley at a glance — top speed 258 vs 383 km/h, range 845 vs 6,373 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 61,235 kg, built 18,000 vs 49 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
Specifications
An-2 Colt Blackburn Beverley
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Blackburn
First flight 31 August 1947 20 June 1950
Year introduced 1947 1956
Number produced 18000 units 49 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 270.9 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 49.4 m
Height 4.1 m 11.8 m
Length 12.4 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 383 km/h
Operational range 845 km 6,373 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,877 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 61,235 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 35,938 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 4 x 2,125 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley is faster with a maximum speed of 383 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 9 years before the Blackburn Beverley which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Blackburn Beverley?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.