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F-5E Tiger II vs MiG-23 Flogger

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
F-5E Tiger II MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 11 August 1972 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1976 1970
Number produced 1399 units 5047 units
Average unit price $3 million $4 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 14.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 891 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The F-5E Tiger II and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II.

The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $3M for the F-5E Tiger II vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 5 years before the F-5E Tiger II (1967 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 6 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.