An-2 Colt vs 727
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the 727 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.
The 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 727. The 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 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 727. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $5M for the 727. The An-2 Colt first flew 16 years before the 727 (1947 vs 1963).
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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 | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 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 | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 2,192 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 727?
The 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 727?
The 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 727?
The 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 727?
The 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 727?
The 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 727?
The 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 727?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 17 years before the 727 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 727?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,832 units of the 727.