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Air Tractor AT-802 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Air Tractor AT-802 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-802
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
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Specifications
Air Tractor AT-802 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Pilatus
First flight 30 October 1990 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1991 1978
Number produced 28 units 618 units
Average unit price $4 million $1.5 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m 10.4 m
Height 3.9 m 3.2 m
Length 10.7 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-802 vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-802. At 7,257 kg MTOW, the Air Tractor AT-802 is 2.7x the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor AT-802 is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Air Tractor AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Air Tractor 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 Air Tractor AT-802 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer 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 PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 28 units of the Air Tractor AT-802.