An-2 Colt vs F406 Caravan II
The An-2 Colt and the F406 Caravan II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Reims-Cessna respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 423 km/h for the F406 Caravan II. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,135 km for the F406 Caravan II. The F406 Caravan II operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 99 for the F406 Caravan II. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $3M for the F406 Caravan II. The An-2 Colt first flew 36 years before the F406 Caravan II (1947 vs 1983).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Reims-Cessna |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,135 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,246 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,283 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 187 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is faster with a maximum speed of 423 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a longer range at 2,135 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 38 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or F406 Caravan II?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.