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An-2 Colt vs Commander 500

An-2 Colt vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 346 km/h, range 845 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 3,062 kg, built 18,000 vs 2,902 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
An-2 Colt Commander 500
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 31 August 1947 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1947 1952
Number produced 18000 units 2902 units
Average unit price $100K $260K
Wing area 71.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 15.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.4 m
Length 12.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 216 kW
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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.