AT-802 vs MiG-17 Fresco

The AT-802 and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h — 3.0x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 40 years before the AT-802 (1950 vs 1990).

American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 million
Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 10649 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 37.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW
Wing area 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1193 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg
Empty weight 3,705 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 799 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AT-802 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 39 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.