An-2 Colt vs DHC-2 Beaver
| Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. | |
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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 |
| Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 16 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 1657 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 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 |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 732 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-2 Colt by Artem Katranzhi.
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-2 Colt has a longer range at 845 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 1 years before the DHC-2 Beaver which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-2 Beaver?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 1,657 units of the DHC-2 Beaver.