Manufacturer Air Tractor Aircraft Type AT-802A Base Aircraft Price (USD) $ 1,630,000*
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Max Cruise Speed (ktas) 166 Max Range (nm) 610 Useful Load (lbs) 9495
Total Seats 1 Flight Deck (Base Spec) Gyro / Analog Flight Rules VFR
Certification FAA / EASA OEM Verification Un-Verified
What is a fire boss plane?
The Fire Boss is a scooping single engine air tanker that helps them gain the upper hand. No other air tanker attacks the fire with the tempo, agility and effectiveness of the Fire Boss.
How much water can a fireboss hold?
From a nearby water source, the 802F Fire Boss can deliver up to 14,000 gallons per hour for extended attack or ground support. An unimproved runway or water-side ramp and fuel are all it needs to be a highly cost-effective forward attack air tanker.
What is an Air Tractor airplane?
The Air Tractor AT-802 is an agricultural aircraft that may also be adapted into fire-fighting or armed versions. It first flew in the United States in October 1990 and is manufactured by Air Tractor Inc. In the U.S., it is considered a Type III SEAT, or Single Engine Air Tanker.
What is the biggest air tractor?
Engine Type: P&W PT6A-65AG
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Landing Weight: 16,000 lbs (7.257 kg)
Empty Weight with Spray Equipment: 6,751 lbs (3.062 kg)
How fast does an Air Tractor fly?
Cruise Speed at 8,000 ft (2.438 m): 221 mph (192 kts)
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Stall Speed - Flaps Down: 91 mph (79 kts) at 16,000 lbs (7.257 kg)
Stall Speed ad Usually Landed: 69 mph (59 kts)
Rate of Climb: 850 fpm at 16,000 lbs (7.257 kg)
Take-off Distance: 2,000 ft at 16,000 lbs (7.257 kg)
How much does a spray plane cost?
These planes are specially outfitted to be able to fly safely at low attitudes and drop the pesticides, water, and other payload items in a safe and efficient manner. In order to meet those highly specialized needs, the planes which ag pilots fly typically cost between $100,000 to $900,000, according to JobMonkey.com.
What type of plane is an Air Tractor?
Model name First flight Type
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Air Tractor AT-302 Single engine agricultural monoplane
Air Tractor AT-400 1979 Single engine agricultural monoplane
Air Tractor AT-401 Single engine agricultural monoplane
Air Tractor AT-402 Single engine agricultural monoplane
How much horsepower does an Air Tractor have?
Cruise Speed at 8,000 ft (2.438 m): 167 mph (145 kts)
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Stall Speed - Flaps Up: 82 mph (71 kts) at 8,000 lbs (3.629 kg)
How much water can an Air Tractor carry?
It's an effective, cost efficient strategy for quickly containing a fire. A flight of four land-based 802F air tankers can deliver 3,200 gallons to contain small shrub-fueled fires (2.5 to 3.5 acres) with one round of retardant.