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Air Tractor AT-500 vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U

Air Tractor AT-500 vs OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U at a glance — top speed 248 vs 394 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 7,257 kg, built 470 vs 28 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Air Tractor
First flight 25 April 1986 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1987 1991
Number produced 470 units 28 units
Average unit price $500K $4 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 18.1 m
Height 3.0 m 3.9 m
Length 10.2 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 394 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 7,257 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 2,951 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 1,007 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is faster with a maximum speed of 394 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 4 years before the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.