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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs MiG-27 Flogger

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 May 1989 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1994 1975
Number produced 137 units 1075 units
Average unit price $30 million $5 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.0 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 14.2 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 780 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 1 x 11,502 kgf
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Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the MiG-27 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 780 km for the MiG-27 Flogger. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 1,075 for the MiG-27 Flogger. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-27 Flogger first flew 17 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1972 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 1,885 km/h, a difference of 338 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger entered service first in 1975, 19 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,075 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.