An-2 Colt vs Jetstream 41

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Jetstream 41 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and British Aerospace respectively.

The Jetstream 41 reaches 547 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,433 km for the Jetstream 41. The Jetstream 41 operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 10,886 kg MTOW, the Jetstream 41 is 2.0x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 100 for the Jetstream 41. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $8M for the Jetstream 41. The An-2 Colt first flew 44 years before the Jetstream 41 (1947 vs 1991).

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 from the 1990s, notable for its short-haul commercial flights and operations worldwide.
British Aerospace Jetstream 41 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 25 September 1991
Year introduced 1992
Number produced 100 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 32.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.4 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 19.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 547 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,433 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,886 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,416 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 615 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 is faster with a maximum speed of 547 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a longer range at 1,433 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,886 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 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 41?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 45 years before the Jetstream 41 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Jetstream 41?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 100 units of the Jetstream 41.