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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs MiG-23 Flogger

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 20 July 1971 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 77 units 5047 units
Average unit price $22 million $4 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 14.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 17.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 2,360 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 4 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1967 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.