Buccaneer vs MiG-23 Flogger
The Buccaneer and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.4x the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer. The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Buccaneer vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The Buccaneer first flew 9 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1958 vs 1967).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley |
| First flight | 30 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 211 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 47.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1040 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,070 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 Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 1,460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Buccaneer at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Buccaneer entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.