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).

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 $100K
Dutch regional jet, operational in the late 20th century, notable for short take-off and landing capabilities.
Fokker F28 Fellowship Transport profile drawing
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.