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Measured figures
Cessna 177B · Length
Single source27 ft 8 in (8.43 m)[source]
AT-802U · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Cessna 177 Cardinal | L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light utility aircraft[source] | Attack and Surveillance aircraft[source] |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company[source] | Air Tractor / L3Harris[source] |
| Number built | 4,295[source] | 18 as of May 2026[source] |
| Manufactured | 1968–1978[source] |
37.5 ft (11.4 m)[source]
Cessna 177B · Crew
Single sourceCruise; Cessna 177B · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; Cessna 177B · Maximum speed
Single source136 kn (157 mph, 252 km/h)[source]
124 kn (143 mph, 230 km/h)[source]
Cruise; AT-802U · patrolling speed at 10,000 feet (3,000 m)
Single sourceMaximum; AT-802U · at 10,000 feet (3,000 m) with no weapons
Single sourceCessna 177B · Service ceiling
Single source14,600 ft (4,500 m)[source]
Cessna 177B · 840 ft/min (
Single source840 ft/min (4.3 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Introduction date | 1968[source] | 2025[source] |
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| First flight | July 15, 1966[source] | — |
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| Capacity | 3 passengers[source] | — |
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| National origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Status | — | In service and production[source] |
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| Primary user | — | United States Air Force[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Air Tractor AT-802[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | wing tanks: 380 U.S. gallons (1,400 L; 320 imp gal) and fuselage tanks: 360 U.S. gallons (1,400 L; 300 imp gal)[source] |
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| Hardpoints | — | 10 (2 centerline and 8 wing) , with provisions to carry combinations of: Missiles: AGM-114 Hellfire , AGR-20 APKWS carried in LAU-131 A/A rocket pods Bombs: GBU-12 Paveway II[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 5-bladed Hartzell Propeller Titanium Dome[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 91 kn (105 mph, 169 km/h) at max gross weight[source] |
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| Missiles | — | AGM-114 Hellfire , AGR-20 APKWS carried in LAU-131 A/A rocket pods[source] |
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| Bombs | — | GBU-12 Paveway II[source] |
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