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Harrier vs MiG-23 Flogger

Harrier vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,183 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,500 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 17,800 kg, built 380 vs 5,047 units.

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
Harrier MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 December 1968 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1969 1970
Number produced 380 units 5047 units
Average unit price $24 million $4 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 14.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.8 m
Length 13.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Harrier's 1,183 km/h, a difference of 1,317 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 1 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.