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Air Tractor AT-802 vs M-18 Dromader

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor PZL Mielec
First flight 30 October 1990 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1991 1978
Number produced 28 units 759 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 37.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 17.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.7 m
Length 10.7 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 970 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Overview

The Air Tractor AT-802 is a Combat Aircraft built by Air Tractor, while the M-18 Dromader is a Military Transport Aircraft by PZL Mielec.

Top speed is 394 km/h for the Air Tractor AT-802 vs 200 km/h for the M-18 Dromader. The Air Tractor AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. The Air Tractor AT-802 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader.

The Air Tractor AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The M-18 Dromader first flew 14 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 (1976 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-802 is faster with a maximum speed of 394 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 194 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-802 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-802 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The Air Tractor AT-802 is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 13 years before the Air Tractor AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-802 or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has been produced in greater numbers with 759 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.