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AMX vs MiG-23 Flogger

AMX vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 2,500 km/h, range 3,336 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 17,800 kg, built 200 vs 5,047 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
AMX MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 15 May 1984 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1989 1970
Number produced 200 units 5047 units
Average unit price $13 million $4 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 14.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 13.6 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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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 AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 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.