An-2 Colt vs Falcon 2000
The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 2000 reaches 1,050 km/h — 4.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 18,597 kg MTOW, the Falcon 2000 is 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The An-2 Colt first flew 46 years before the Falcon 2000 (1947 vs 1993).
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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 March 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 675 units |
| Average unit price | $28 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 | 49.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,408 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,597 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,405 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,175 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 792 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,597 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is longer at 20.2 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 48 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 2000?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.