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O-2 Skymaster vs T-41 Mescalero

O-2 Skymaster vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 320 vs 232 km/h, range 1,710 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 2,449 vs 1,134 kg, built 532 vs 838 units.

Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
O-2 Skymaster T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 January 1967 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 532 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.8 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.9 m
Height 2.8 m 2.7 m
Length 9.1 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 320 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,449 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,292 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 2 x 160 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The O-2 Skymaster is faster with a maximum speed of 320 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The O-2 Skymaster has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,159 km.
Which can fly higher, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The O-2 Skymaster has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The O-2 Skymaster has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,449 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The O-2 Skymaster is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the O-2 Skymaster or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.