Alphajet vs MiG-23 Flogger
The Alphajet and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.5x the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alphajet. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.4x the Alphajet's 7,500 kg. The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 6 years before the Alphajet (1967 vs 1973).
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 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 Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the Alphajet's 1,095 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 8 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.