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A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-23 Flogger

A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 816 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 17,800 kg, built 577 vs 5,047 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 October 1964 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 577 units 5047 units
Average unit price $160K $4 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 14.0 m
Height 2.7 m 4.8 m
Length 8.6 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 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 2,360 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 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.