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HF-24 Marut vs MiG-23 Flogger

HF-24 Marut vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,112 vs 2,500 km/h, range 396 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 10,908 vs 17,800 kg, built 147 vs 5,047 units.

HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 Marut
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
HF-24 Marut MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 June 1961 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 147 units 5047 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 28.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.8 m
Length 15.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1112 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 396 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling -- m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,908 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 6,195 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 1,388 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the HF-24 Marut's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the HF-24 Marut's 10,908 kg.
Which is larger, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the HF-24 Marut's 15.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HF-24 Marut or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 147 units of the HF-24 Marut.