Air Tractor AT-602

The Air Tractor AT-602 is engineered for agricultural operators who need to scale up their productivity without compromising on agility. Positioning itself perfectly between mid-sized workhorses and giant high-capacity single-engine planes, the AT-602 is a highly lucrative asset for growing aviation businesses. When a narrow spray window demands rapid field coverage, this aircraft delivers a massive 630-gallon hopper capacity and an impressive swath width, allowing you to knock out over a thousand acres in a single morning.

By moving up to the AT-602, you drastically cut down on the number of loads, ferry times, and refueling stops required to finish large contracts. This means your pilot stays in the air doing actual work when conditions are pristine, rather than cycling back and forth to the landing strip. Whether you are managing intensive crop protection programs, applying liquid fertilizers, or distributing high-volume seed mixes, the AT-602 optimizes your operational flow, lowers your overhead costs per acre, and drives serious revenue directly to your bottom line.

High-Performance Handling & Pilot Comfort

Despite its impressive size and substantial hauling capability, the AT-602 remains surprisingly light and responsive on the controls. Powered by the legendary Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG turboprop engine, it provides 1,050 horsepower of smooth, reliable power, making short work of heavy payloads even on hot summer afternoons. The airframe features Air Tractor’s signature rugged steel fuselage structure, providing an incredibly safe and durable platform built for decades of high-cycle operations.

Inside the cockpit, visibility is outstanding, allowing pilots to comfortably monitor the field edge, obstacles, and application lines. The interior ergonomics are meticulously designed to reduce pilot fatigue during long, demanding shifts in the air. For modern operators utilizing advanced GPS guidance systems, precise flow controls, and integrated digital mapping technology, the AT-602 cockpit serves as a seamless, high-tech workstation. If you want to elevate your business capacity while keeping operations nimble, the AT-602 is the logical next step.

Why Choose the AT-602?

  • Optimized Payload Balance: Features a massive 630-gallon hopper and a 6,900-pound useful load to maximize acreage covered per deployment.
  • Streamlined Flight Logistics: Reduces daily take-offs, landings, and support equipment wear by hauling significantly larger volumes than mid-sized aircraft.
  • Legendary Turboprop Power: Powered by a heavy-duty Pratt & Whitney engine for exceptional climbing capability and reliable performance all season long.

Technical Specifications

  • Engine Type: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG
  • Engine Power: 1,050 SHP @ 1,700 RPM
  • Propeller: Hartzell 3-Blade Constant Speed (Aluminum or Optional 5-Blade)
  • Hopper Capacity: 630 US Gallons (2,385 L)
  • Useful Load: 6,900 lbs (3,130 kg)
  • Empty Weight: 5,600 lbs (2,540 kg) with spray equipment
  • Maximum Take-off Weight: 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
  • Fuel Capacity: 216 US Gallons (818 L)
  • Wingspan: 56.0 ft (17.07 m)
  • Wing Area: 343 sq ft (31.87 m²)

Flight Performance Data

  • Typical Working Speed: 140–150 mph (122–130 kts)
  • Cruising Speed: 178 mph (155 kts) at 8,000 ft
  • Maximum Range: 540 miles (869 km) economy cruise at 8,000 ft
  • Rate of Climb: 820 fpm at 12,500 lbs
  • Take-off Distance: 1,675 ft at maximum landing weight
  • Stall Speed (Flaps Down): 83 mph (72 kts) at 12,500 lbs
  • Stall Speed (As Usually Landed): 57 mph (50 kts)