AT-802 vs F-2

The AT-802 and the F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Mitsubishi respectively. The F-2 reaches 2,124 km/h — 5.4x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 833 km for the F-2. The F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 22,090 kg MTOW, the F-2 is 3.0x the AT-802's 7,257 kg. The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 98 for the F-2. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $100M for the F-2. The AT-802 first flew 5 years before the F-2 (1990 vs 1995).

American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 million

F-2

Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.
Mitsubishi F-2 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 98 units
Average unit price $100 million
Wing area 37.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW

F-2

Wing area 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 4.7 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h
Operational range 833 km
Service ceiling 17,983 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg
Empty weight 9,525 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or F-2?
The F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,730 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or F-2?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or F-2?
The F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or F-2?
The F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or F-2?
The AT-802 entered service first in 1991, 9 years before the F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or F-2?
The F-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 98 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.