An-2 Colt vs DHC-2 Beaver
Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Antonov |
First flight | 31 August 1947 |
Year of introduction | 1947 |
Number produced | 18000 units |
Average unit price | $0.1 million |
Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
First flight | 16 August 1947 |
Year of introduction | 1948 |
Number produced | 1657 units |
Average unit price | $0.4 million |
Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
Length | 9.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 254 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 5,486 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
Empty weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of An-2 Colt by Artem Katranzhi.
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.