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F-15E Strike Eagle vs MiG-23 Flogger

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 11 December 1986 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1986 1970
Number produced 525 units 5047 units
Average unit price $87 million $4 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.0 m
Height 5.6 m 4.8 m
Length 19.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,272 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 2.1x the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 19 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1967 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-15E Strike Eagle 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-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a longer range at 1,272 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 16 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.