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Air Tractor AT-802 vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

Air Tractor AT-802 vs F-16 Fighting Falcon at a glance — top speed 394 vs 2,178 km/h, range 1,300 vs 4,217 km, max takeoff weight 7,257 vs 19,200 kg, built 28 vs 4,604 units.

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor General Dynamics
First flight 30 October 1990 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1991 1979
Number produced 28 units 4604 units
Average unit price $4 million $18.8 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 27.9 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 10.0 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 10.7 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 2178 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 4,217 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 19,200 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 8,570 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 1 x 12,701 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,784 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 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-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $19 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-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 12 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-16 Fighting Falcon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.