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).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
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
Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties.
Fokker Fokker F50 Transport profile drawing
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.