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).

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 🇨🇳 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
American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century.
Piper PA-31 Navajo Transport profile drawing
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.