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Ajeet vs MiG-23 Flogger

Ajeet vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,152 vs 2,500 km/h, range 172 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 17,800 kg, built 89 vs 5,047 units.

HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
Ajeet MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 6 March 1975 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 89 units 5047 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 6.7 m 14.0 m
Height 2.5 m 4.8 m
Length 9.0 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1152 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 172 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 13,720 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 2,307 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 20 kN 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 1,348 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajeet or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.