An-2 Colt vs P-1

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the P-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Kawasaki respectively.

The P-1 reaches 996 km/h — 3.9x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 8,000 km for the P-1. The P-1 operates at altitudes up to 13,472 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 79,832 kg MTOW, the P-1 is 15:1 the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 60 for the P-1. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $141.5M for the P-1. The An-2 Colt first flew 60 years before the P-1 (1947 vs 2007).

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

P-1

Japanese maritime patrol aircraft, developed in the 21st century, solely operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Kawasaki P-1 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 28 September 2007
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $141.5 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
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰

P-1

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 35.4 m â—‰
Height 12.1 m â—‰
Length 38.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 996 km/h â—‰
Operational range 8,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,472 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,531 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 738 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 66 years before the P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or P-1?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 60 units of the P-1.