| OA-1K Sky Warden | |
|---|---|
| |
| AT-802U prototype at Paris Air Show | |
| Role | Light attack/ISR aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor / L3Harris |
| Status | In service and production |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Developed from | Air Tractor AT-802 |
The Air Tractor L3Harris OA-1K Sky Warden (company designation AT-802U) is an American fixed-wing, single-engine light attack/armed reconnaissance aircraft built by Air Tractor and L3Harris for the Armed Overwatch program of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). It was developed from the Air Tractor AT-802, an American aircraft often used for agricultural purposes.
The AT-802U Sky Warden won the Armed Overwatch trial, and on 1 August 2022, SOCOM announced a US$3 billion contract to purchase 75 aircraft by 2029.[1]
- ^ D'urso, Stefano (4 August 2022). "AT-802U Sky Warden Selected By US SOCOM For Armed Overwatch". The Aviationist. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
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