An-2 Colt vs Falcon 10
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively.
The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 3.5x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The An-2 Colt first flew 23 years before the Falcon 10 (1947 vs 1970).
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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 | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 226 units |
| Average unit price | $1.6 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 | 24.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,555 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,055 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 753 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 24 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 10?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.