An-2 Colt vs C-390 Millennium
The An-2 Colt and the C-390 Millennium are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Embraer respectively. The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 3.8x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 5,020 km for the C-390 Millennium. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 13:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 11 for the C-390 Millennium. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $140M for the C-390 Millennium. The An-2 Colt first flew 78 years before the C-390 Millennium (1947 vs 2025).
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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 | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 722 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 72 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or C-390 Millennium?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.