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An-2 Colt vs Gulfstream II

An-2 Colt vs Gulfstream II at a glance — top speed 258 vs 935 km/h, range 845 vs 7,352 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 29,710 kg, built 18,000 vs 256 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Specifications
An-2 Colt Gulfstream II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Gulfstream
First flight 31 August 1947 2 October 1966
Year introduced 1947 1967
Number produced 18000 units 256 units
Average unit price $100K $1 million
Wing area 71.5 m² 75.2 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 20.8 m
Height 4.1 m 7.5 m
Length 12.4 m 24.1 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 845 km 7,352 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 29,710 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 16,576 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 5,171 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.