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An-2 Colt vs 210 Centurion

An-2 Colt vs 210 Centurion at a glance — top speed 258 vs 378 km/h, range 845 vs 1,667 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 1,814 kg, built 18,000 vs 9,240 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Specifications
An-2 Colt 210 Centurion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 31 August 1947 1 January 1957
Year introduced 1947 1957
Number produced 18000 units 9240 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 11.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.0 m
Length 12.4 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,667 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,045 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a longer range at 1,667 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 10 years before the 210 Centurion which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 210 Centurion?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 9,240 units of the 210 Centurion.