An-2 Colt vs Falcon 7X
Overview
The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively.
The Falcon 7X reaches 1,078 km/h — 4.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 31,800 kg MTOW, the Falcon 7X is 5.8x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The An-2 Colt first flew 58 years before the Falcon 7X (1947 vs 2005).
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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 | $100K |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 5 May 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $54.2 million |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 845 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 70.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1078 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,019 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 9 kN â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 820 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X 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 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is longer at 23.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 60 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 7X?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.