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An-2 Colt vs MV-75 Cheyenne II

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MV-75 Cheyenne II
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Specifications
An-2 Colt MV-75 Cheyenne II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Bell
First flight 31 August 1947 18 December 2017
Year introduced 1947 --
Number produced 18000 units N/A
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 24.9 m
Height 4.1 m 7.0 m
Length 12.4 m 15.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 845 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 8,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The An-2 Colt and the MV-75 Cheyenne II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Bell respectively.

The MV-75 Cheyenne II reaches 556 km/h — 2.2x the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 3,900 km for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The MV-75 Cheyenne II operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. At 14,000 kg MTOW, the MV-75 Cheyenne II is 2.6x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt first flew 70 years before the MV-75 Cheyenne II (1947 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 298 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is longer at 15.4 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.