An-2 Colt vs PA-31 Navajo
The An-2 Colt and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Piper respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 4,500 m for the An-2 Colt. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The An-2 Colt first flew 17 years before the PA-31 Navajo (1947 vs 1964).
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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 | $0.1 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 750 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the An-2 Colt's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-2 Colt has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,440 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-2 Colt is longer at 12.4 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 20 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or PA-31 Navajo?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 3,942 units of the PA-31 Navajo.