An-2 Colt vs Falcon 20

The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 20 reaches 863 km/h — 3.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Falcon 20 is 2.4x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The An-2 Colt first flew 16 years before the Falcon 20 (1947 vs 1963).

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 $0.1 million
French business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century.
Dassault Falcon 20 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 512 units
Average unit price $4.5 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 41.0 m²
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 17.2 m
Maximum speed 863 km/h
Operational range 3,350 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,041 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 605 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 18 years before the Falcon 20 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 20?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.