An-2 Colt vs Gulfstream V

The An-2 Colt and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 3.6x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 7.5x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The An-2 Colt first flew 48 years before the Gulfstream V (1947 vs 1995).

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 $100K
American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel.
Gulfstream Gulfstream V Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 28 November 1995
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 193 units
Average unit price $18 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 106.0 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m
Height 7.7 m
Length 29.4 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h
Operational range 12,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 682 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V 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 Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 50 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Gulfstream V?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.