A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-23 Flogger
The A-7 Corsair II and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.2x the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II. The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The A-7 Corsair II first flew 2 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1965 vs 1967).
| American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 27 September 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1545 units |
| Average unit price | $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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,981 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,795 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-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,377 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The A-7 Corsair II entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.