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An-2 Colt vs Falcon 20

An-2 Colt vs Falcon 20 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 863 km/h, range 845 vs 3,350 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 13,000 kg, built 18,000 vs 512 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Specifications
An-2 Colt Falcon 20
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Dassault
First flight 31 August 1947 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1947 1965
Number produced 18000 units 512 units
Average unit price $100K $4.5 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 16.3 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 12.4 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 845 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 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.