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OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs M-18 Dromader

OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs M-18 Dromader at a glance — top speed 394 vs 200 km/h, range 1,300 vs 970 km, max takeoff weight 7,257 vs 4,200 kg, built 28 vs 759 units.

Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Specifications
OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor PZL Mielec
First flight 30 October 1990 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1991 1978
Number produced 28 units 759 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 37.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 17.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.7 m
Length 10.7 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 970 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or M-18 Dromader?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is faster with a maximum speed of 394 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or M-18 Dromader?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or M-18 Dromader?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or M-18 Dromader?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or M-18 Dromader?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 13 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 M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has been produced in greater numbers with 759 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.