CF-100 Canuck vs MiG-23 Flogger
The CF-100 Canuck and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.8x the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h. The CF-100 Canuck has an operational range of 3,200 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the CF-100 Canuck. The CF-100 Canuck has been produced in 692 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $1M for the CF-100 Canuck vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The CF-100 Canuck first flew 17 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1950 vs 1967).
| Canadian interceptor jet from the Cold War period, notable for NATO and NORAD deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| First flight | 19 January 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 692 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 54.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,170 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,622 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 CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 888 km/h, a difference of 1,612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The CF-100 Canuck has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 15,170 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the CF-100 Canuck's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the CF-100 Canuck at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The CF-100 Canuck entered service first in 1953, 17 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-100 Canuck or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 692 units of the CF-100 Canuck.