Air Tractor AT-602

Turboprop single engine • Low Wing • Conventional gear

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Default: 30 lbs

Occupants
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Mission Profile

Endorsements & ratings:
  • • High-Performance
  • • Tailwheel
158
KTAS
Cruise Speed
1
Occupants
520
nm
Max Range
5453
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Air Tractor AT-602

Overview

The Air Tractor AT-602 was introduced in 1995 to bridge the gap between the mid-sized 500-series and the heavy-lift 802-series. Featuring a massive 630-gallon hopper and a 1,050 SHP Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG engine, the AT-602 is a high-productivity machine designed to cover over 1,000 acres in a single morning. Despite its large size and 12,500 lb gross weight, pilots frequently praise the 602 for its surprisingly light and responsive control feel, aided by aileron boost tabs and a well-balanced airframe.

Key Features for GA Buyers/Operators

  • High Productivity: The 630-gallon hopper capacity significantly reduces ferry time and loading cycles compared to smaller ag-planes.
  • Modern Powerplant: The PT6A-60AG provides massive flat-rated power, ensuring reliable performance in high-density altitude environments.
  • Cockpit Comfort: Features a wider, more spacious cockpit than earlier models, with improved environmental controls and ergonomic control placement for long working days.
  • Quiet Operation: Often equipped with a 5-blade Hartzell propeller, which reduces noise signatures—a critical factor for work near residential areas.

Trade-offs

  • Large Footprint: With a 56-foot wingspan, the AT-602 requires significant hangar space and is less maneuverable on the ground than smaller tractors.
  • Weight Category: At 12,500 lbs MTOW, this aircraft sits at the upper limit of the “Light” aircraft category, requiring experienced pilots familiar with heavy taildragger operations.
  • Restricted Utility: Like its siblings, it is a single-purpose tool certified in the Restricted Category, limiting it strictly to agricultural, firefighting, or conservation missions.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weights

Wingspan 56.0 ft
Height
11.1 ft
Length
34.2 ft
Parking area (ft2)
2587.2 ft2
Max Takeoff Weight
12,500 lbs
Max Landing Weight
12,000 lbs
Useful Load
6,900 lbs
Fuel Capacity
216 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
158 KTAS
Never-Exceed (Vne)
189 KIAS
Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
141 KIAS
Approach Speed
82 KIAS
Stall, Clean (Vs1)
86 KIAS
Range
520 NM
Service Ceiling
14,000 ft
Rate of Climb
650 fpm
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
1,830 ft
Landing ground roll
1,800 ft

Engine

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