It is still in development, but will be capable of carrying 1,000 gallons of retardant/water and carry nearly twice the fuel of the 802s currently. The new derivative, the AT-1002 is larger and more powerful 802 was first flight tested in late 2013. More powerful versions of the AT-802 variants are currently being flight tested. Still a viable platform, used in pairs in tandem to add to the effectiveness of drops similar to the use of the CL-415, the 802s can also be used as lead / air attack platforms. It is also slower than it's twin engine competitors. Making the AT-802's 800 gallon capacity the smallest of the category. The S-2 and CL-415s both carry more than 1,000 gallons. It's 2 competitors in North America are mainly the the Bombardier/Viking CL-415/215T Super Scooper and the Grumman/Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker flown by Cal Fire. But it is largly overshadowed by the large contracted air tankers the USFS uses. The AT-802 is used widely in the US as a contracted initial attack aircraft for the USFS. This capability is widely used in Australia.
The AT-802 is capable of operating on dirt strips and remote refill locations due to it's small size and ability to work from rough strips. The AT-802 SEAT or Single Engine Air Tankers have been used widely across the world. This is a high definition repaint pack for the FSN wheeled version of the AT-802.
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