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An-2 Colt vs Boeing 727

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
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Specifications
An-2 Colt Boeing 727
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 31 August 1947 9 February 1963
Year introduced 1947 1964
Number produced 18000 units 1832 units
Average unit price $100K $5 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 157.9 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 33.0 m
Height 4.1 m 10.0 m
Length 12.4 m 46.7 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 1017 km/h
Operational range 845 km 4,720 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 95,028 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 45,359 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 3 x 2,192 kgf
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Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Boeing 727 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

The Boeing 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 3.9x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,720 km for the Boeing 727. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the Boeing 727 is 17:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,832 for the Boeing 727. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $5M for the Boeing 727. The An-2 Colt first flew 16 years before the Boeing 727 (1947 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 759 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The Boeing 727 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 Boeing 727?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 17 years before the Boeing 727 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Boeing 727?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,832 units of the Boeing 727.