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Air TractorCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

AT-501

Seats
2 2
Power
600 hp447 kW
Cruise
113 kt209 km/h
US register
4 aircraft4 aircraft
Air Tractor AT-501
Air Tractor AT-501
Photo: Bill Larkins · CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Bill Larkins · CC BY-SA 2.0

About the AT-501

The Air Tractor AT-501 is an American type-certificated fixed-wing agricultural aircraft manufactured by Air Tractor Inc. Featuring a single-engine low-wing monoplane and taildragger configuration with a single seat, it suits aerial application duties and chemical dispersion. It integrates a dedicated chemical hopper positioned between the engine firewall and the cockpit.

First flown in April 1986, this family of aircraft introduced a widened fuselage and increased wingspan compared to predecessors to accommodate a larger chemical payload, along with options for a passenger or training seat. The AT-502B notably became a top-selling global agricultural aircraft, while the broader series established itself among the most popular single-turboprop general aviation families worldwide.

Engines fitted

4 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Pratt & Whitney R-1340 600 hp 4

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