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F-84F Thunderstreak vs MiG-23 Flogger

F-84F Thunderstreak vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,060 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,304 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 12,247 vs 17,800 kg, built 3,428 vs 5,047 units.

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84F ThunderstreakFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 FloggerFull specs
Specifications
F-84F Thunderstreak MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 3 June 1950 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1954 1970
Number produced 3428 units 5047 units
Average unit price $1.6 million $4 million
Wing area 30.2 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 13.2 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,304 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 6,789 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,275 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 1,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-84F Thunderstreak at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-84F Thunderstreak entered service first in 1954, 16 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84F Thunderstreak or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 3,428 units of the F-84F Thunderstreak.