O-2 Skymaster vs SM.1019

Overview

The O-2 Skymaster and the SM.1019 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and SIAI-Marchetti respectively.

Top speed is 320 km/h for the O-2 Skymaster vs 300 km/h for the SM.1019. The O-2 Skymaster has an operational range of 1,710 km vs 1,090 km for the SM.1019. The SM.1019 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster.

The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in 532 units vs 86 for the SM.1019. The O-2 Skymaster first flew 2 years before the SM.1019 (1967 vs 1969).

American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010.
Cessna O-2 Skymaster Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 532 units
Average unit price --
Italian STOL liaison monoplane, developed in the late 1960s, used for military liaison and observation operations.
SIAI-Marchetti SM.1019 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 24 May 1969
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 86 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 18.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m â—‰
Height 2.8 m â—‰
Length 9.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 320 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,710 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,449 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,292 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 80 kW â—‰
Wing area 16.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.0 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,090 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 690 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 298 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The O-2 Skymaster is faster with a maximum speed of 320 km/h compared to the SM.1019's 300 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the SM.1019's 1,090 km.
Which can fly higher, the O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The SM.1019 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 O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The O-2 Skymaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,449 kg compared to the SM.1019's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The O-2 Skymaster is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the SM.1019's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The O-2 Skymaster entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the SM.1019 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the O-2 Skymaster or SM.1019?
The O-2 Skymaster has been produced in greater numbers with 532 units compared to 86 units of the SM.1019.