Thrush 510P2+ for Sale — Enhanced Agricultural Turboprop Aircraft
The Thrush 510P2+ is the performance-enhanced evolution of the proven Thrush 510P2 agricultural aircraft, offering aerial applicators an upgraded powerplant installation and improved operational capabilities within the same rugged, time-tested Thrush airframe. Built around the Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67AG turboprop engine producing up to 1,424 shaft horsepower, the 510P2+ delivers the additional power margins needed for operations at high field elevations, in hot ambient temperatures, and with maximum chemical loads that can challenge lesser-powered ag aircraft. Airplane Trade is the marketplace where professional aerial operators and aircraft investors find and list Thrush 510P2+ aircraft for sale.
How the 510P2+ Differs from the Standard 510P2
While the 510P2 and 510P2+ share the same fundamental Thrush airframe, hopper capacity, and wing design, the P2+ variant incorporates the more powerful PT6A-67AG engine in place of the PT6A-65AG found in the standard 510P2. This engine upgrade translates to meaningful real-world performance improvements, particularly in the hot-and-high operational environments common to agriculture in the western United States, South America, and sub-Saharan Africa. The additional horsepower shortens takeoff distances with full loads, steepens climb gradients over field obstacles, and provides greater reserve power when maneuvering at low altitude — where all ag aircraft spend most of their working lives.
The PT6A-67AG also benefits from refinements accumulated through thousands of hours of agricultural service in related engine variants, and its time between overhaul limit of 3,600 hours matches the PT6A-65AG, meaning operators do not sacrifice maintenance economics for the performance gain. Thrush Aircraft provides full factory support for the 510P2+ through its Albany, Georgia facility, with parts availability and technical support equal to other current-production Thrush models.
Performance Specifications — Thrush 510P2+
- Engine: Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-67AG, up to 1,424 shp
- Hopper capacity: 510 US gallons liquid / equivalent dry granular
- Maximum takeoff weight: 10,500 lb
- Cruise speed: Approximately 168–175 knots TAS at working altitudes
- Stall speed (loaded, flaps up): Approximately 74 knots
- Takeoff roll (MTOW, sea level, standard): Under 1,100 ft
- Fuel capacity: 248 US gallons
- Landing gear: Fixed tailwheel
- Spray system compatibility: Full boom, micronair, aerial spreader
Agricultural Operations and Productivity
Operators transitioning to the Thrush 510P2+ from smaller or less powerful ag aircraft frequently report significant gains in daily productivity. The combination of the 510-gallon hopper and the PT6A-67AG's power output allows the aircraft to work efficiently in conditions — high altitudes, elevated temperatures, full chemical loads — where competing aircraft must reduce payload or extend cycle times. In commercial agriculture, where the cost per acre treated determines profitability, these operational advantages translate directly to improved economics for both the spray contractor and the farm operation being served.
The tailwheel landing gear configuration, standard across the Thrush line, is well-suited to the rough turf strips and unimproved field edges typical of agricultural operations. The low-wing layout positions the hopper optimally and provides excellent pilot visibility both forward and laterally during the precision maneuvering required at field boundaries. The cockpit is configured with spray system controls, GPS interface panel, and engine instruments positioned for easy single-pilot management during the demanding low-level working environment.
Airframe Durability and Maintenance
The Thrush airframe has one of the strongest reputations in agricultural aviation for structural durability and repairability. The primary structure is 4130 chrome-moly steel tube, which can be inspected, repaired, and certified by qualified airframe technicians using conventional tools found at most agricultural aviation maintenance facilities. Wire strike protection systems are standard, and the crash-resistant fuel system design meets current FAA requirements for improved occupant protection in survivable accidents. These safety features, combined with the progressive energy-absorbing characteristics of the steel tube structure, give the 510P2+ a strong safety record compared to earlier generations of ag aircraft.
Annual inspection requirements are straightforward and well-understood by the agricultural aviation maintenance community. Thrush's parts supply system maintains stock of high-demand components, and the broad PT6 service network ensures engine support is available at major agricultural aviation hubs throughout the Americas, Australia, and southern Africa.
Buying or Selling a Thrush 510P2+
When evaluating a Thrush 510P2+ for purchase, prioritize engine time since new and since last hot-section inspection, as the PT6A-67AG overhaul represents a significant cost that should be factored into any offer. Request complete logbooks showing all AD compliance, annual inspection history, and any major repairs or alterations recorded on the airframe. Verify that the hopper and spray system components are in serviceable condition and that all required corrosion protection is current. Confirm ADS-B Out compliance if the aircraft operates in controlled airspace.
For sellers, listing your Thrush 510P2+ on Airplane Trade exposes your aircraft to the largest concentration of qualified agricultural aviation buyers actively searching the platform. Detailed listings with engine times, spray system specifications, and clear photographs consistently attract more buyer inquiries and faster sales than generic classified listings.
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