An-2 Colt vs 441 Conquest II
The An-2 Colt and the 441 Conquest II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively. The 441 Conquest II reaches 547 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,064 km for the 441 Conquest II. The 441 Conquest II operates at altitudes up to 10,668 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 362 for the 441 Conquest II. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1.2M for the 441 Conquest II. The An-2 Colt first flew 28 years before the 441 Conquest II (1947 vs 1975).
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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 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 362 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| 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 | 23.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 547 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,064 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,468 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,577 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 474 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II has a longer range at 4,064 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II has a higher service ceiling at 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the 441 Conquest II's 4,468 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the 441 Conquest II's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 30 years before the 441 Conquest II which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 441 Conquest II?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 362 units of the 441 Conquest II.