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OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs F-5E Tiger II

OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs F-5E Tiger II at a glance — top speed 394 vs 1,700 km/h, range 1,300 vs 3,723 km, max takeoff weight 7,257 vs 11,187 kg, built 28 vs 1,399 units.

Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Northrop
First flight 30 October 1990 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1991 1973
Number produced 28 units 1399 units
Average unit price $4 million $2.1 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 8.1 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 10.7 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 3,723 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 2 x 2,268 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 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-5E Tiger II?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1973, 18 years before the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.