A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-23 Flogger
Overview
The A-3 Skywarrior and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.6x the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h. The A-3 Skywarrior has an operational range of 3,380 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the A-3 Skywarrior. At 37,195 kg MTOW, the A-3 Skywarrior is 2.1x the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in 283 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. The A-3 Skywarrior first flew 15 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1952 vs 1967).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 28 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | 75.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,195 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,876 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,381 kgf ◉ |
| 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 A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 1,520 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 3,380 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-3 Skywarrior entered service first in 1956, 14 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.