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Air Tractor AT-500 vs PC-6 Porter

Air Tractor AT-500 vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 248 vs 244 km/h, range 1,300 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 2,800 kg, built 470 vs 604 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Pilatus
First flight 25 April 1986 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1987 1960
Number produced 470 units 604 units
Average unit price $500K $60K
Wing area 26.8 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 15.9 m
Height 3.0 m 3.2 m
Length 10.2 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 730 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter entered service first in 1960, 27 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 PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has been produced in greater numbers with 604 units compared to 470 units of the Air Tractor AT-500.