An-2 Colt vs Jetstream 31

The An-2 Colt and the Jetstream 31 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and British Aerospace respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 487 km/h for the Jetstream 31. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,260 km for the Jetstream 31. The Jetstream 31 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 386 for the Jetstream 31. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $8M for the Jetstream 31. The An-2 Colt first flew 33 years before the Jetstream 31 (1947 vs 1980).

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
British regional airliner, widely used during the 1980s and 90s, known for versatility in short-haul routes and on smaller airfields.
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 386 units
Average unit price $8 million
Wing area 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰
Wing area 25.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.0 m â—‰
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 14.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 487 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,260 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,954 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,360 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 229 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a longer range at 1,260 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 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 Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 35 years before the Jetstream 31 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 31?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.