Calidus B250 vs MiG-23 Flogger

Overview

The Calidus B250 and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Novaer and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 4.5x the Calidus B250's 557 km/h. The Calidus B250 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the Calidus B250.

The Calidus B250 has been produced in 2 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $25M for the Calidus B250 vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 50 years before the Calidus B250 (1967 vs 2017).

Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
Novaer Calidus B250 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Novaer
First flight 1 July 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $25 million
Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
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 -- m²
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 557 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰
Wing area 37.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m
Length 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 1,943 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 48 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.