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).
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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 | $0.1 million |
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| 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.