An-2 Colt vs Do 328

The An-2 Colt and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dornier respectively. The Do 328 reaches 620 km/h — 2.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 13,990 kg MTOW, the Do 328 is 2.6x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $12M for the Do 328. The An-2 Colt first flew 44 years before the Do 328 (1947 vs 1991).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
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 regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport.
Dornier Do 328 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dornier
First flight 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1993
Number produced 217 units
Average unit price $12 million
Wing area 71.5 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h
Operational range 845 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW
Wing area 40.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m
Height 7.2 m
Length 21.1 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km
Service ceiling 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,990 kg
Empty weight 8,920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,990 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The Do 328 is longer at 21.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The Do 328 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 46 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Do 328?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.