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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U at a glance — top speed 675 vs 394 km/h, range 4,150 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 7,257 kg, built 716 vs 28 units.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II 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-10 Thunderbolt II OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Air Tractor
First flight 10 May 1972 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1976 1991
Number produced 716 units 28 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $4 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 18.1 m
Height 4.5 m 3.9 m
Length 16.3 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 394 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 7,257 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 2,951 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,112 kgf 1 x 1,007 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is faster with a maximum speed of 675 km/h compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 394 km/h, a difference of 281 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II entered service first in 1976, 15 years before the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in greater numbers with 716 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.