An-2 Colt vs CN-235
The An-2 Colt and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and CASA respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 3.0x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $25M for the CN-235. The An-2 Colt first flew 36 years before the CN-235 (1947 vs 1983).
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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 | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 845 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 41 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or CN-235?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.