An-2 Colt vs 500 Citation I
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the 500 Citation I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.
The 500 Citation I reaches 665 km/h — 2.6x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,459 km for the 500 Citation I. The 500 Citation I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 689 for the 500 Citation I. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.9M for the 500 Citation I. The An-2 Colt first flew 22 years before the 500 Citation I (1947 vs 1969).
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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 | 15 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 689 units |
| Average unit price | $900K |
| 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 | 25.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 665 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,459 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,375 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,008 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 499 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is faster with a maximum speed of 665 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I has a longer range at 2,459 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I 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 500 Citation I?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the 500 Citation I's 5,375 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is longer at 13.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The 500 Citation I is more expensive at approximately $0.9 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 24 years before the 500 Citation I which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or 500 Citation I?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 689 units of the 500 Citation I.