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Air Tractor AT-802 vs F-15 Eagle

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor McDonnell Douglas
First flight 30 October 1990 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1991 1976
Number produced 28 units 1198 units
Average unit price $4 million $29 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 56.5 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 13.1 m
Height 3.9 m 5.6 m
Length 10.7 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 3,971 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 30,844 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 12,701 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 2 x 7,915 kgf
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-802 and the F-15 Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The F-15 Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 6.7x the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 3,971 km for the F-15 Eagle. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 7,620 m for the Air Tractor AT-802. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 4.3x the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.

The Air Tractor AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 1,198 for the F-15 Eagle. Unit cost is $4M for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs $29M for the F-15 Eagle. The F-15 Eagle first flew 18 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 (1972 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 2,261 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the Air Tractor AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 15 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.