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An-2 Colt vs PA-31 Navajo

An-2 Colt vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 258 vs 420 km/h, range 845 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 5,440 vs 2,948 kg, built 18,000 vs 3,942 units.

Antonov An-2 Colt military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-2 Colt
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
An-2 Colt PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Piper
First flight 31 August 1947 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1947 1967
Number produced 18000 units 3942 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wing area 71.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 18.2 m 12.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.0 m
Length 12.4 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 258 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 845 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 2 x 231 kW
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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.