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).
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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 | 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.