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).

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 supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
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.