AT-802 vs MiG-21 Fishbed
The AT-802 and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-21 Fishbed reaches 2,125 km/h — 5.4x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 35 years before the AT-802 (1955 vs 1990).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 16 June 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 11496 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 19,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,625 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,871 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,689 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,731 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,625 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is longer at 13.5 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 33 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.