An-2 Colt vs 421 Golden Eagle
The An-2 Colt and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The An-2 Colt first flew 18 years before the 421 Golden Eagle (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 | $100K |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 14 October 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 1916 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 845 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 474 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,754 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,205 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,379 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,042 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 216 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 21 years before the 421 Golden Eagle which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.