AirTractor - Highly Skilled Pilot Highlights Workhorse's Attributes

The Air Tractor AT-400 is a family of agricultural aircraft that first flew in the United States in September 1979. Type certification was awarded in April 1980. Of low-wing monoplane taildragger configuration, they carry a chemical hopper between the engine firewall and the cockpit.

With its PT-6 turbine engine, the 402B offers power and superb handling characteristics that make it a joy to fly. Quick turn times, superior visibility, fast ferry speeds, ultra-quiet engine, short take-off distances, wide spray patterns, and decreased fuel costs have made the type a stand-out performer in agricultural-aviation.

The aircraft's hopper volume is 1500 litres, and it can carry
a load of just under 2,400 kgs.

This aircraft is seen here at a Wings Over Wairarapa Airshow (now 'Air Festival') which has been held at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton (New Zealand) every two years, for over two decades.

For more details about the up and coming Air Festival, see: http://www.wings.org.nz


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