An-2 Colt vs 208 Caravan
The An-2 Colt and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The An-2 Colt first flew 35 years before the 208 Caravan (1947 vs 1982).
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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 | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 37 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 208 Caravan?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the 208 Caravan.