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).

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 third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
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.