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An-2 Colt vs F27 Friendship

An-2 Colt vs F27 Friendship at a glance — top speed 258 vs 509 km/h, range 845 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 20,410 kg, built 18,000 vs 586 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
Specifications
An-2 Colt F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Fokker
First flight 31 August 1947 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1947 1958
Number produced 18000 units 586 units
Average unit price $100K $3.5 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 29.0 m
Height 4.1 m 8.5 m
Length 12.4 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 845 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 1,529 kW
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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.