An-2 Colt vs 441 Conquest II

Overview

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 β€” 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).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport 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 turboprop aircraft, known for general aviation use and commercial services, with comprehensive operational history since the late 20th century.
Cessna 441 Conquest II Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 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 23.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 11.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 547 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,064 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,468 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,577 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 237 kW β—‰

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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.