An-2 Colt vs DHC-5 Buffalo
The An-2 Colt and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and De Havilland Canada respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 22,317 kg MTOW, the DHC-5 Buffalo is 4.1x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $25M for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The An-2 Colt first flew 17 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo (1947 vs 1964).
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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 | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 9 April 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 122 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 | 88.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,412 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 209 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo 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 DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.