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A-1 Skyraider vs O-2 Skymaster

A-1 Skyraider vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 518 vs 320 km/h, range 2,118 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 2,449 kg, built 3,180 vs 532 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A-1 Skyraider O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Cessna
First flight 18 March 1945 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1946 1967
Number produced 3180 units 532 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 37.2 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 11.6 m
Height 4.8 m 2.8 m
Length 11.8 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider is faster with a maximum speed of 518 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 198 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher service ceiling at 8,700 meters (28,543 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 21 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or O-2 Skymaster?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.