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OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs F-35 Lightning II

OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs F-35 Lightning II at a glance — top speed 394 vs 1,960 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 7,257 vs 29,900 kg, built 28 vs 1,375 units.

Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U F-35 Lightning II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Lockheed Martin
First flight 30 October 1990 15 December 2006
Year introduced 1991 2011
Number produced 28 units 1375 units
Average unit price $4 million $103 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 10.7 m
Height 3.9 m 4.4 m
Length 10.7 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 29,900 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 13,290 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 1 x 19,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,566 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $103 million per unit compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U entered service first in 1991, 20 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-35 Lightning II?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,375 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.