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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Hawker 400

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Hawker 400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Beechcraft
First flight 25 April 1986 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1987 1978
Number produced 470 units 951 units
Average unit price $500K $7.4 million
Wing area 26.8 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 13.3 m
Height 3.0 m 4.2 m
Length 10.2 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 2 x 658 kgf
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-500 and the Hawker 400 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Beechcraft respectively.

The Hawker 400 reaches 860 km/h — 3.5x the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-500 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 4,000 km for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,000 m for the Air Tractor AT-500.

The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in 470 units vs 951 for the Hawker 400. Unit cost is $0.5M for the Air Tractor AT-500 vs $7.4M for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 first flew 8 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 (1978 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 4,754 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-500 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 9 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 Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.