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F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-23 Flogger

F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,500 km/h, range 5,940 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 17,800 kg, built 563 vs 5,047 units.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
F-111 Aardvark MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 December 1964 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 563 units 5047 units
Average unit price $15 million $4 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 14.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 22.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-111 Aardvark entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.