An-2 Colt vs BN-2B Defender
The An-2 Colt and the BN-2B Defender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Britten-Norman respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 264 km/h for the BN-2B Defender. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,400 km for the BN-2B Defender. The An-2 Colt operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the BN-2B Defender. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,280 for the BN-2B Defender. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $2M for the BN-2B Defender. The An-2 Colt first flew 18 years before the BN-2B Defender (1947 vs 1965).
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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 | $0.1 million |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Britten-Norman |
| First flight | 12 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1280 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 845 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 31.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 264 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,995 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,825 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender is faster with a maximum speed of 264 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the BN-2B Defender's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the BN-2B Defender's 2,995 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the BN-2B Defender's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The BN-2B Defender is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the BN-2B Defender which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or BN-2B Defender?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,280 units of the BN-2B Defender.