A-6 Intruder vs MiG-23 Flogger
Overview
The A-6 Intruder and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.4x the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h. The A-6 Intruder has an operational range of 1,702 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,400 m for the A-6 Intruder.
The A-6 Intruder has been produced in 693 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $25M for the A-6 Intruder vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The A-6 Intruder first flew 7 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1960 vs 1967).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 19 April 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 693 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 49.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,702 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,218 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-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the A-6 Intruder's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-6 Intruder has a longer range at 1,702 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the A-6 Intruder's 12,400 meters (40,682 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-6 Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,500 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the A-6 Intruder's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-6 Intruder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-6 Intruder entered service first in 1963, 7 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-6 Intruder or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 693 units of the A-6 Intruder.