An-2 Colt vs Falcon 8X
The An-2 Colt and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Dassault respectively. The Falcon 8X reaches 1,111 km/h — 4.3x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 33,113 kg MTOW, the Falcon 8X is 6.1x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The An-2 Colt first flew 68 years before the Falcon 8X (1947 vs 2015).
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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 |
| French high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,945 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 3,059 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 853 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,113 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 69 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Falcon 8X?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.