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Air Tractor AT-500 vs M-18 Dromader

Air Tractor AT-500 vs M-18 Dromader at a glance — top speed 248 vs 200 km/h, range 1,300 vs 970 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 4,200 kg, built 470 vs 759 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor PZL Mielec
First flight 25 April 1986 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1987 1978
Number produced 470 units 759 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 26.8 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 17.7 m
Height 3.0 m 3.7 m
Length 10.2 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 970 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader 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 M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has been produced in greater numbers with 759 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.