An-2 Colt vs F27 Friendship
The An-2 Colt and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Fokker respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 20,410 kg MTOW, the F27 Friendship is 3.8x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The An-2 Colt first flew 8 years before the F27 Friendship (1947 vs 1955).
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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 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 24 November 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 586 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 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 | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,992 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,148 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 251 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship 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 F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 11 years before the F27 Friendship which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or F27 Friendship?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.