An-2 Colt vs F28 Fellowship
The An-2 Colt and the F28 Fellowship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Fokker respectively. The F28 Fellowship reaches 848 km/h — 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The F28 Fellowship operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the F28 Fellowship is 6.1x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The An-2 Colt first flew 20 years before the F28 Fellowship (1947 vs 1967).
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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 | $100K |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 3 May 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 241 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 79.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 848 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,246 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 590 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 22 years before the F28 Fellowship which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or F28 Fellowship?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.