AMX vs MiG-23 Flogger
Overview
The AMX and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.2x the AMX's 1,160 km/h. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.
The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 17 years before the AMX (1967 vs 1984).
| Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 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 | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 1,340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 19 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.