AT-802 vs YF-23 Black Widow II

Overview

The AT-802 and the YF-23 Black Widow II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Northrop McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The YF-23 Black Widow II reaches 2,335 km/h β€” 5.9x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 4,500 km for the YF-23 Black Widow II. The YF-23 Black Widow II operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 28,123 kg MTOW, the YF-23 Black Widow II is 3.9x the AT-802's 7,257 kg.

The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 2 for the YF-23 Black Widow II. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $70M for the YF-23 Black Widow II.

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
Northrop McDonnell Douglas YF-23 Black Widow II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 August 1990
Year introduced --
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $70 million
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.1 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 394 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,951 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW β—‰
Wing area 84.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.3 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 20.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2335 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,123 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,154 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,335 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,941 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,123 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The AT-802 has been produced in greater numbers with 28 units compared to 2 units of the YF-23 Black Widow II.