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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-23 Flogger

A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,123 vs 2,500 km/h, range 2,485 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 17,800 kg, built 1,545 vs 5,047 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 September 1965 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1966 1970
Number produced 1545 units 5047 units
Average unit price $2 million $4 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 14.1 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 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 2,485 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 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.