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Air Tractor AT-500 vs 208 Caravan

Air Tractor AT-500 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 248 vs 344 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 3,970 kg, built 470 vs 3,000 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Cessna
First flight 25 April 1986 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1987 1984
Number produced 470 units 3000 units
Average unit price $500K $2.1 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.9 m
Height 3.0 m 4.3 m
Length 10.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has a longer range at 1,980 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.