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An-2 Colt vs Nord 3400

An-2 Colt vs Nord 3400 at a glance — top speed 258 vs 235 km/h, range 845 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 1,350 kg, built 18,000 vs 152 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Specifications
An-2 Colt Nord 3400
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Nord
First flight 31 August 1947 20 January 1958
Year introduced 1947 1959
Number produced 18000 units 152 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 20.8 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 13.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 12.4 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 920 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The An-2 Colt is faster with a maximum speed of 258 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The Nord 3400 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 12 years before the Nord 3400 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or Nord 3400?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.