An-2 Colt vs DHC-7 Dash 7
The An-2 Colt and the DHC-7 Dash 7 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 451 km/h for the DHC-7 Dash 7. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,280 km for the DHC-7 Dash 7. The DHC-7 Dash 7 operates at altitudes up to 6,401 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 19,958 kg MTOW, the DHC-7 Dash 7 is 3.7x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 113 for the DHC-7 Dash 7. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $15M for the DHC-7 Dash 7. The An-2 Colt first flew 28 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 (1947 vs 1975).
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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 | 27 March 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 113 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 80.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 451 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,280 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,401 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,958 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,542 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 835 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher service ceiling at 6,401 meters (21,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,958 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The DHC-7 Dash 7 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 31 years before the DHC-7 Dash 7 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or DHC-7 Dash 7?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 113 units of the DHC-7 Dash 7.