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An-2 Colt vs BN-2B Defender

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
BN-2B Defender military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BN-2B Defender
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Specifications
An-2 Colt BN-2B Defender
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Britten-Norman
First flight 31 August 1947 12 June 1965
Year introduced 1947 1965
Number produced 18000 units 1280 units
Average unit price $100K $2 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 31.3 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 16.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.2 m
Length 12.4 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 264 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 2,995 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 97 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

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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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.