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BAE Tempest vs MiG-23 Flogger

BAE Tempest combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
BAE Tempest MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAE/Leonardo/MHI Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight -- 10 June 1967
Year introduced -- 1970
Number produced N/A 5047 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area -- m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 14.0 m
Height -- m 4.8 m
Length -- m 16.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,150 km
Service ceiling -- m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight -- kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The BAE Tempest and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by BAE/Leonardo/MHI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAE Tempest or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAE Tempest or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAE Tempest or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.