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).
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| 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 |
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| 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 ◉ |
| 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.