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Air Tractor AT-500 vs Tecnam P2002

Air Tractor AT-500 vs Tecnam P2002 at a glance — top speed 248 vs 250 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,092 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 598 kg.

Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Tecnam
First flight 25 April 1986 --
Year introduced 1987 2002
Number produced 470 units N/A
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 26.8 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 8.6 m
Height 3.0 m 2.4 m
Length 10.2 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 74 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Tecnam P2002?
The Tecnam P2002 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-500's 248 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Tecnam P2002?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Tecnam P2002?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Tecnam P2002?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Tecnam P2002?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or Tecnam P2002?
The Air Tractor AT-500 entered service first in 1987, 15 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.