AT-802U - Data Collection

[Haggart]

I thought it would be useful for all if we collect all useful information we find about this plane IF this project is real.

I'll start with the simple "what".

 

The Air Tractor AT-802U is a two-seat, one-engine propeller plane developed and built by Air Tractor Inc. With a max. speed of 200 kn, it can carry 9.000 pounds of blowable stuff - like unguided rockets, the Hellfire AT-missile or guided bombs, which makes a target marking system also necessary.

Think of a poor man's exportable Warthog.

It's currently only used by the Arabian Emirates, while other organizations/countrys are considering acquisition programs.

 

Pictures taken from Google:

 

[Nate--IRL--]

Official Website...

 

http://www.802u.com/

 

Official Brochure....

 

http://www.scribd.com/doc/37923411/Air-Tractor-At802u-Brochure

 

Obligatory wiki entry...

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Tractor_AT-802

 

Interview about the AT-802U (Gunship variant).

 

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1213900496?bclid=-1&bctid=27413124001

 

Nate

Edited July 1, 2011 by Nate--IRL--

[Krippz]

Amazing aircraft. Thanks for the info dump Nate.

[Frostiken]

I don't think 'amazing' would be the word I would use to describe it.

 

The picture of it armed up looks like something out of Mad Max.

 

 

Really though... you guys are taking this seriously?

Edited July 1, 2011 by Frostiken

[VincentLaw]

If they were taking it seriously it would be under "Simulation Research" instead of "DCS: Wish List" I do think the AT-802U deserves a spot in DCS though, it would be great to see as an AI aircraft.

 

Anyway, in the spirit of research, I found out it has its own Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Tractor-AT-802/119909338055876

[Cali]

I don't think 'amazing' would be the word I would use to describe it.

 

The picture of it armed up looks like something out of Mad Max.

 

 

Really though... you guys are taking this seriously?

 

My thoughts also :D

[amalahama]

Are you teasing us right?? It cannot be true. We cannot go from F-16/F-18 discussion to assume that a small turboprop for COIN missions will be the next product.

 

Oh shit this is like a nightmare...

 

Regards!

[BKLronin]

Seriously I would fly it with pride.

Fits well into ED´s "ugly but awesome" aircraft list :D

[amalahama]

Seriously I would fly it with pride.

Fits well into ED´s "ugly but awesome" aircraft list :D

 

I have to admit that I'm having a lot of fun with the Warthog. But I'm looking forward to something more challenging. And flying lower and slower in a much less dangerous environment with a less capable aircraft isn't challenging at all.

 

I would even prefer the AC-130 gunner position simulation. At least it's something different.

 

Regards!

[Dozer1606688093]

That's a neat little plane. I usually don't like planes at all, but if this is Ed's new module I will fly it.

First a helo, then a Jet, and now a propeller plane.. Hmmm....Why not?

[GCMallet]

In a way the AT-802U would be a logical addition since it would be a great test bed for evaluating the 2-seater concept in the DCS universe without having to develop too many complex subsystems like the Apache would require.

[FLANKERATOR]

So from top notch supersonic war machines to an air tractor originally designed for agriculture and firefighting ? tell me that's just a bad dream...wake me up !

 

Am sure the simulation of this plane would be of high standards just like BS and WH, still there is a huge and faithful community coming from Flanker and Lock On Series desperate to see DCS fighter jet.

[Dozer1606688093]

Maybe ED wants to cover all aspects of combat flying, not only with jets.

[GGTharos]

But, in addition to combat, you will also be able to take part in crop-dusting competitions!

 

Not only will you be able to blow up insurgents, you will also be able to help your community grow more and better crops, and gain resources to acquire weapons etc.

 

Destroying your enemy's air tractors and crops will help you dominate!

[Napa]

But, in addition to combat, you will also be able to take part in crop-dusting competitions!

 

Not only will you be able to blow up insurgents, you will also be able to help your community grow more and better crops, and gain resources to acquire weapons etc.

 

Destroying your enemy's air tractors and crops will help you dominate!

 

:lol:

 

My head's spinnin' from the stuff I just thought now to make the gameplay even more challenging and fun. I don't know weather I should laugh or cry.:wallbash:

[FLANKERATOR]

But, in addition to combat, you will also be able to take part in crop-dusting competitions!

 

Not only will you be able to blow up insurgents, you will also be able to help your community grow more and better crops, and gain resources to acquire weapons etc.

 

Destroying your enemy's air tractors and crops will help you dominate!

 

LMAO...feel better, thanks man :D

[amalahama]

Hey! At least is faster than a Ka-50 :D

 

Regards!

[GGTharos]

@FLANKERATOR: Any time :D

 

Also, if you gather enough resources you can buy blacksharks or eventually A-10C's! With A-10C you can rule the battlefield, dropping more and bigger munitions and flying at altitudes the air tractors cannot reach!

[EtherealN]

The picture of it armed up looks like something out of Mad Max.

 

Now now, you shouldn't diss it...

 

[BKLronin]

You will take it more serious once your neighbour bought one :D

[EtherealN]

Nono, my neighbor will take it serious once I buy one. :D

[Cali]

Really.....come on really :wallbash:

[BKLronin]

Nono, my neighbor will take it serious once I buy one.

 

Hmm, interesting perspective :D. Finally a good way to fight back in the traditional lawnmower noise neighborhood war :P

 

ED really has to release this module. I just can´t wait to see all those dropped jars of all our topgun friends.

[Laud]

My personal checklist in case this module would come true:

 

Step 1: Drop jar! (<- BKLronin mentioned that point already!) :surprise:

 

Step 2: Avoid puking one your expensive simmer-hardware! :puke::joystick:

 

Step 3: Step in front of a mirror and tell yourself loud and clear: "You're gonna be a hog-driver for at least further 3 years! Forget about afterburners" :huh: :doh:

 

:lol:

[159th_Viper]

^^^^^

 

 

It's not that bad.........we'll all be Propeller-Heads in no time: