Cheetah vs MiG-23 Flogger
The Cheetah and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Atlas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,338 km/h for the Cheetah vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Cheetah. The Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 19 years before the Cheetah (1967 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
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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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2338 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 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 Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Cheetah has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Cheetah's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Cheetah's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheetah or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 38 units of the Cheetah.