An-2 Colt vs Gulfstream II
The An-2 Colt and the Gulfstream II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream II reaches 935 km/h — 3.6x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 7,352 km for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 29,710 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream II is 5.5x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 256 for the Gulfstream II. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $1M for the Gulfstream II. The An-2 Colt first flew 19 years before the Gulfstream II (1947 vs 1966).
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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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 24.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 677 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the Gulfstream II which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream II?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.