An-2 Colt vs Falcon 50
The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 50 reaches 888 km/h — 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 18,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 50 is 3.4x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The An-2 Colt first flew 29 years before the Falcon 50 (1947 vs 1976).
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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 | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 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 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 32 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 50?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.