AT-802 vs MiG-23 Flogger
The AT-802 and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 6.3x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.5x the AT-802's 7,257 kg. The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 23 years before the AT-802 (1967 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 | 10 June 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 5047 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 12,996 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 2,106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 21 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.