An-2 Colt vs 757

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

The 757 reaches 853 km/h β€” 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 7,250 km for the 757. The 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the 757 is 21:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,050 for the 757. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $85M for the 757. The An-2 Colt first flew 35 years before the 757 (1947 vs 1982).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K

757

American narrow-body jet airliner, commercially operational since the 1980s, extensively deployed for transcontinental and transatlantic routes.
Boeing 757 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 1050 units
Average unit price $85 million
Wing area 71.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.2 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h β—‰
Operational range 845 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW β—‰

757

Wing area 181.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 47.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,250 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg β—‰
Empty weight 58,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 9,458 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 595 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The 757 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 757?
The 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 36 years before the 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 757?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,050 units of the 757.