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Air Tractor AT-500 vs EMB-314 Super Tucano

Air Tractor AT-500 vs EMB-314 Super Tucano at a glance — top speed 248 vs 590 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,855 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 5,400 kg, built 470 vs 260 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 EMB-314 Super Tucano
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Embraer
First flight 25 April 1986 2 June 1999
Year introduced 1987 2003
Number produced 470 units 260 units
Average unit price $500K $10 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 11.1 m
Height 3.0 m 4.0 m
Length 10.2 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,855 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 5,400 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 3,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 1,196 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 342 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 2,855 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 16 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or EMB-314 Super Tucano?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.