An-2 Colt vs C-295 Persuader
The An-2 Colt and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Airbus respectively. The C-295 Persuader reaches 576 km/h — 2.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The C-295 Persuader operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 23,200 kg MTOW, the C-295 Persuader is 4.3x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The An-2 Colt first flew 50 years before the C-295 Persuader (1947 vs 1997).
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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 | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 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 | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 54 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-295 Persuader?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.