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An-2 Colt vs DHC-2 Beaver

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
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Specifications
An-2 Colt DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov De Havilland Canada
First flight 31 August 1947 16 August 1947
Year introduced 1947 1948
Number produced 18000 units 1657 units
Average unit price $100K $400K
Wing area 71.5 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 15.0 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 12.4 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 254 km/h
Operational range 845 km 732 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg -- kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Overview

The An-2 Colt is a Military Transport Aircraft built by Antonov, while the DHC-2 Beaver is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by De Havilland Canada.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 254 km/h for the DHC-2 Beaver. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver.

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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.