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).
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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 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.