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AMCA vs MiG-23 Flogger

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
AMCA MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight -- 10 June 1967
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced N/A 5047 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 14.0 m
Height 4.5 m 4.8 m
Length 18.0 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The AMCA and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the AMCA vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The AMCA has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The AMCA operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the AMCA's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or MiG-23 Flogger?
The AMCA has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or MiG-23 Flogger?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or MiG-23 Flogger?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or MiG-23 Flogger?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.