High Performance Turboprop Applicator Tubular Steel Protective Cockpit 510 to 710 Gallon Hopper Capacity

Thrush 510P & Turbo Thrush Series

The Turbo Thrush family by Thrush Aircraft represents the pinnacle of low altitude agricultural application and rapid response aerial firefighting. Engineered with a specialized tubular steel roll cage, stainless steel belly skins, and powered by proven Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprops, the *Turbo Thrush 510P* and *710P* provide superior control feel, wide spray swath patterns, and agile turn times over the field.

Turbo Thrush 510P

Thrush 510P — The Benchmark 510-Gallon Turboprop Workhorse

The Turbo Thrush 510P is the core production model of Thrush Aircraft. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turboprop delivering 750 shaft horsepower, it features a 510 US gallon chemical hopper, large cockpit viewing angles, and a responsive rudder and aileron configuration designed to minimize pilot fatigue during full day spray cycles.

Specs
ICAO code	SS2P
Engine type	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34AG Turboprop (750 shp)
Length	32.8 ft / 10.00 m
Wingspan	51.5 ft / 15.70 m
Height	9.8 ft / 2.99 m
MTOW	10,500 lbs / 4.76 tonnes
Range	670 nm / 1,240 km
Hopper Capacity	510 US gal / 1,930 L
Working Speed	125–150 kts / 232–278 km/h
Cruise Speed	158 kts / 293 km/h

Turbo Thrush 710P

Thrush 710P — Heavy 710-Gallon High-Volume Dispersal Aircraft

The Turbo Thrush 710P is the high capacity flagship of the Thrush lineup. Fitted with a 710 US gallon hopper and powered by a potent PT6A-65AG turboprop delivering 1,220 shp, it provides the sheer lift and rate of climb necessary for high volume timberland spraying and fast initial attack wildland fire suppression.

Specs
ICAO code	SS2P
Engine type	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AG Turboprop (1,220 shp)
Length	35.4 ft / 10.79 m
Wingspan	55.0 ft / 16.76 m
Height	10.3 ft / 3.14 m
MTOW	14,150 lbs / 6.42 tonnes
Range	750 nm / 1,389 km
Hopper Capacity	710 US gal / 2,687 L
Working Speed	135–160 kts / 250–296 km/h
Cruise Speed	175 kts / 324 km/h

Thrush 510G Switchback

Thrush 510G Switchback — Dual-Role SEAT Air Tanker & Agricultural Applicator

The Thrush 510G Switchback is purpose engineered as a dual mission aircraft that converts rapidly between agricultural work and Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) wildfire operations. Equipped with a computerized constant flow fire door and powered by the GE H80 turboprop, it drops water, foam, or fire retardant with surgical accuracy on brush fires.

Specs
ICAO code	SS2P
Engine type	GE Aviation H80 Turboprop (800 shp)
Length	32.8 ft / 10.00 m
Wingspan	51.5 ft / 15.70 m
Height	9.8 ft / 2.99 m
MTOW	10,500 lbs / 4.76 tonnes
Range	650 nm / 1,204 km
Hopper Capacity	510 US gal / 1,930 L
Fire Gate	Computerized Constant-Flow Multi-Drop Fire Dispersal Door
Cruise Speed	160 kts / 296 km/h

Turbo Thrush 550P

Turbo Thrush 550P — 550-Gallon High-Payload Applicator

The Turbo Thrush 550P pairs a generous 550 gallon hopper with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG engine. It delivers rapid acceleration on short rural airstrips and high load carrying margin in hot and high density altitude conditions.

Specs
ICAO code	SS2P
Engine type	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60AG Turboprop (1,050 shp)
Length	33.5 ft / 10.21 m
Wingspan	53.0 ft / 16.15 m
Height	9.9 ft / 3.02 m
MTOW	11,500 lbs / 5.22 tonnes
Range	700 nm / 1,296 km
Hopper Capacity	550 US gal / 2,082 L
Working Speed	130–155 kts / 241–287 km/h
Cruise Speed	165 kts / 306 km/h

Turbo Thrush T-660

Turbo Thrush T-660 — Heavy 660-Gallon High-Performance Turboprop

The Turbo Thrush T-660 (Ayres S2R-T660) is one of the heaviest and most powerful purpose built agricultural aircraft ever manufactured. Outfitted with an expansive 660 US gallon chemical hopper and powered by a high output Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AG turboprop delivering up to 1,220 shaft horsepower, the T-660 was designed for large scale aerial application, dense forestry dispersal, and heavy single engine air tanker firefighting operations.

Specs
ICAO code	SS2P
Engine type	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65AG Turboprop (1,220 shp)
Length	34.6 ft / 10.54 m
Wingspan	56.0 ft / 17.07 m
Height	10.0 ft / 3.05 m
MTOW	13,750 lbs / 6.24 tonnes
Range	720 nm / 1,333 km
Hopper Capacity	660 US gal / 2,498 L
Working Speed	130–155 kts / 241–287 km/h
Cruise Speed	168 kts / 311 km/h

Thrush Aircraft Innovation Timeline

1956

Snow S-2 Crop Duster Origins

The structural foundation of the Thrush is established with the Snow S-2, later refined by Rockwell Standard as the Commander Thrush.

1977

Ayres Turbo Thrush Enters Service

Ayres Corporation introduces the Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop conversion, creating the Turbo Thrush and pioneering turbine powered ag aviation.

2003

Thrush Aircraft Established in Albany, GA

Thrush Aircraft modernizes production with laser cut fuselage steel, high density hopper liners, and state of the art corrosion treatments.

2017

510G Switchback Certified for Fire Attack

Thrush debuts the 510G Switchback, providing quick change capabilities between agricultural application and tactical SEAT wildfire operations.

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