An-2 Colt vs Do 228
The An-2 Colt and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $8M for the Do 228. The An-2 Colt first flew 34 years before the Do 228 (1947 vs 1981).
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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 |
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 212 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The An-2 Colt has a longer range at 845 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 35 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Do 228?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.