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A-1 Skyraider vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U

A-1 Skyraider vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U at a glance — top speed 518 vs 394 km/h, range 2,118 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 7,257 kg, built 3,180 vs 28 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-1 Skyraider OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Air Tractor
First flight 18 March 1945 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1946 1991
Number produced 3180 units 28 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 18.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.8 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 394 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 7,257 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 2,951 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 1,007 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider is faster with a maximum speed of 518 km/h compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 394 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher service ceiling at 8,700 meters (28,543 ft) compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 45 years before the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.