AT-802 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Overview

The AT-802 is a Combat Aircraft built by Air Tractor, while the PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a Military Training Aircraft by Pilatus.

Top speed is 394 km/h for the AT-802 vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 7,257 kg MTOW, the AT-802 is 2.7x the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.

The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer first flew 24 years before the AT-802 (1966 vs 1990).

AT-802

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
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PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 618 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
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AT-802

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 ◉

PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Wing area 16.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.4 m ◉
Height 3.2 m ◉
Length 9.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 412 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,200 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,060 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,330 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW ◉

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The AT-802 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The AT-802 is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 13 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.

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