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Air Tractor AT-802 vs F-5E Tiger II

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 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 1976
Number produced 28 units 1399 units
Average unit price $4 million $3 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 891 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 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-802 and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Northrop respectively.

The F-5E Tiger II reaches 1,700 km/h — 4.3x the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 7,620 m for the Air Tractor AT-802.

The Air Tractor AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $4M for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-5E Tiger II?
The Air Tractor AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 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 Air Tractor AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-5E Tiger II?
The Air Tractor AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.