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OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs O-2 Skymaster

OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 394 vs 320 km/h, range 1,300 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 7,257 vs 2,449 kg, built 28 vs 532 units.

Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Cessna
First flight 30 October 1990 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1991 1967
Number produced 28 units 532 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 37.0 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 11.6 m
Height 3.9 m 2.8 m
Length 10.7 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or O-2 Skymaster?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is faster with a maximum speed of 394 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or O-2 Skymaster?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or O-2 Skymaster?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or O-2 Skymaster?
The OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U or O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster entered service first in 1967, 24 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 O-2 Skymaster?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 28 units of the OA-1K Skyraider II / AT-802U.