An-2 Colt vs Metroliner
The An-2 Colt and the Metroliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Fairchild Swearingen respectively. The Metroliner reaches 533 km/h — 2.1x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,100 km for the Metroliner. The Metroliner operates at altitudes up to 9,449 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 600 for the Metroliner. The An-2 Colt first flew 22 years before the Metroliner (1947 vs 1969).
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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 States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Swearingen |
| First flight | 26 August 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 71.5 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 258 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 845 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,440 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,300 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 533 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 25 years before the Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Metroliner?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 600 units of the Metroliner.