An-2 Colt vs Commander 500
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aero respectively.
Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 operates at altitudes up to 5,913 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The An-2 Colt first flew 1 years before the Commander 500 (1947 vs 1948).
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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 | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $260K |
| 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,735 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 108 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a higher service ceiling at 5,913 meters (19,399 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 5 years before the Commander 500 which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Commander 500?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.