An-2 Colt vs Fokker F50
The An-2 Colt and the Fokker F50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Fokker respectively. The Fokker F50 reaches 526 km/h — 2.0x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker F50. The Fokker F50 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 20,820 kg MTOW, the Fokker F50 is 3.8x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 213 for the Fokker F50. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $6M for the Fokker F50. The An-2 Colt first flew 38 years before the Fokker F50 (1947 vs 1985).
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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 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 213 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 | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 526 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,820 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,250 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,864 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 268 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 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 Fokker F50?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 40 years before the Fokker F50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Fokker F50?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.