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Air Tractor-L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II
Photo: Samuel King Jr. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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AirTractor-L3HarrisOA-1KSkyraiderII

Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · United States · 2022
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AirTractor-L3HarrisOA-1KSkyraiderII

Air Tractor-L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II
Air Tractor-L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II Photo: Samuel King Jr. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
50
Loiter / Endurance
80
Survivability
55
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
85
Avionics
75
Reliability
80
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerL3Harris Technologies
CategoryGround Attack / CAS Aircraft
EraModern Era
In service2022
Operators1 countries
Quantity18
Data Quality81%
69
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft MASS Rating
2/7
Modern Era
52/251
All-Time
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Ground-Attack Lethality
65
Payload
50
Loiter / Endurance
80
Survivability
55
Accuracy
70
Low-Altitude Capability
85
Avionics
75
Reliability
80
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Air Tractor-L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II
Prime contractor
Production
2022–
Quantity
18
Unit Price (current)
$44.0M↗ 10% inflation · 2022→2025
Original Price
$40.0M (2022)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$44.0M
Original: $40.0M (2022)
Inflation: +%10
69
ground attack / cas aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • Service Entry Year2025
  • Crew2
  • Primary Rolelight attack and armed ISR
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typeturboprop
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67F
  • Number of Engines1
  • AfterburnerNo
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Top Speed400 km/h
◇Dimensions & Weights1MOD.1
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,000 kg
◆Armament4MOD.4
▤Avionics & Stealth2MOD.2
⬢Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2022Production started
4
years in service
18
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Air Tractor-L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider IISALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2022United States75$3.00 Mr$3.30 Mr
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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