A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-23 Flogger
The A-37 Dragonfly and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 3.1x the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h. The A-37 Dragonfly has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,730 m for the A-37 Dragonfly. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.8x the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg. The A-37 Dragonfly has been produced in 577 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $0.16M for the A-37 Dragonfly vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The A-37 Dragonfly first flew 3 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1964 vs 1967).
| Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 577 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles. | |
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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 | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 816 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,730 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,817 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 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-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 1,684 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-37 Dragonfly entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.