An-2 Colt vs 737
The An-2 Colt and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 3.5x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 9.6x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $115M for the 737. The An-2 Colt first flew 20 years before the 737 (1947 vs 1967).
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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 States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 646 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 21 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 737?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 11,535 units of the 737.