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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Tractor_AT-501
The Air Tractor AT-500 is a family of agricultural aircraft that first flew in
the United States on 25 April 1986, manufactured by Air Tractor Inc. Of
monoplane low-wing, tail dragger configuration, they carry a chemical hopper
between the engine firewall and the cockpit. Compared with their predecessor,
the AT-500 family mostly feature a wingspan increased to 50 ft (15.2 m), and an
additional fuselage stretch of 22 in (56 cm), allowing for a larger chemical
hopper. Almost all variants have a second seat for a passenger or observer.
AT-500Prototype.AT-501Piston-powered version with Pratt & Whitney R-1340 engine
AT-502Main production version with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine and one
seat
AT-503production version with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine and two seats
AT-503ADual-control trainer version of AT-503 with shorter AT-401 wings
AT-503TDual-control trainer version of AT-503 with shorter AT-401 wings.
Specifications (AT-503)
General characteristics
Crew: one pilot
Capacity:
1 passenger
502 US gal (1,900 L) chemicals
Length: 33 ft 6 in (10.21 m)
Wingspan: 48 ft 0 in (14.63 m)
Wing area: 288.0 ft2 (26.76 m2)
Empty weight: 4,650 lb (2,109 kg)
Gross weight: 10,480 lb (4,754 kg)
Performance
Maximum speed: 220 mph (340 km/h)
Range: 800 miles (1,287 km)
Service ceiling: 36,000 ft (10,975 m)
Rate of climb: 3,500 ft/min (1,067 m/s)
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