An-2 Colt vs Cessna 402
The An-2 Colt and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 426 km/h for the Cessna 402. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402. The An-2 Colt first flew 18 years before the Cessna 402 (1947 vs 1965).
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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 | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 168 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Cessna 402?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.