An-2 Colt vs Kodiak

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the Kodiak are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Quest respectively.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 339 km/h for the Kodiak. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,096 km for the Kodiak. The Kodiak 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 300 for the Kodiak. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $3M for the Kodiak. The An-2 Colt first flew 57 years before the Kodiak (1947 vs 2004).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century.
Quest Kodiak Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Quest
First flight 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 71.5 mΒ²
Wingspan 18.2 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h β—‰
Operational range 845 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 13.7 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 339 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,096 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 1,710 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The Kodiak is faster with a maximum speed of 339 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The Kodiak 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 Kodiak?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The Kodiak is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 61 years before the Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Kodiak?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 300 units of the Kodiak.