Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss

01 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The Fire Boss version features amphibious floats for water landings and scooping; the bright yellow paint is typical for aerial fire-fighting aircraft.

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Aircraft

AT-802F Fire Boss AT-802

Yellow (possibly fire-fighting/water bomber variant)

Manufacturer

Air Tractor

Insights

Aviation History

The Air Tractor AT-802 is one of the largest single-engine turboprop aircraft used for agricultural spraying and aerial fire-fighting, popular as a 'Fire Boss' amphibious water bomber.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 250 Fire Boss amphibious variants in active service worldwide.

Record Flights

Known for operating in rugged conditions and for long aerial fire-fighting missions; often sights are rare outside North America.

Safety & Events

Used extensively in major North American and Australian wildfires; generally considered robust and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still in production and actively used for agricultural and fire-fighting missions.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG (turboprop)

Engine

18.0 meters

Wingspan

11.0 meters

Length

1380 kilometers

Range

333 kilometers per hour

Speed

Single pilot + 3200 liters (3,028 kg) hopper for water/retardant

Capacity

7257 kilograms

MTOW

3.35 meters

Height

1,350 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

82 dB (typical for PT6A-powered aircraft)

Noise

Exact registration and operator not visible in the image.