An-2 Colt vs C-390 Millennium

Overview

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).

An-2 Colt

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 🇨🇳 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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C-390 Millennium

Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling.
Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport profile drawing
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
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An-2 Colt

Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰

C-390 Millennium

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 35.1 m â—‰
Height 10.3 m â—‰
Length 33.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,020 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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