An-2 Colt vs CL-600 Challenger
The An-2 Colt and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Bombardier respectively. The CL-600 Challenger reaches 882 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 3.6x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The An-2 Colt first flew 31 years before the CL-600 Challenger (1947 vs 1978).
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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 | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 8 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1066 units |
| Average unit price | $14 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 | 48.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,146 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 624 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 33 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or CL-600 Challenger?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.