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Air Tractor AT-802 vs F/A-18 Hornet

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 F/A-18 Hornet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor McDonnell Douglas
First flight 30 October 1990 18 November 1978
Year introduced 1991 1983
Number produced 28 units 1480 units
Average unit price $4 million $29 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 12.3 m
Height 3.9 m 4.7 m
Length 10.7 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 1915 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,017 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 23,541 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 10,433 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 2 x 6,350 kgf
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-802 and the F/A-18 Hornet are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The F/A-18 Hornet reaches 1,915 km/h — 4.9x the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h. The Air Tractor AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,017 km for the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Air Tractor AT-802. At 23,541 kg MTOW, the F/A-18 Hornet is 3.2x the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.

The Air Tractor AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 1,480 for the F/A-18 Hornet. Unit cost is $4M for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet. The F/A-18 Hornet first flew 12 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 (1978 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 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/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Air Tractor AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or F/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet 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/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 8 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/A-18 Hornet?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.