An-2 Colt vs 210 Centurion

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 5,440 kg MTOW, the An-2 Colt is 3.0x the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion.

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
American single-engine six-seat light aircraft, produced from 1957 to 1986, used by several air forces for liaison and light transport.
Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight --
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 9240 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 71.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.2 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h β—‰
Operational range 845 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW β—‰
Wing area 16.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.2 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,667 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,230 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,045 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW β—‰

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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.