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IA 58 Pucará vs MiG-23 Flogger

FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
IA 58 Pucará MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 8 November 1974 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1976 1970
Number produced 110 units 5047 units
Average unit price $2 million $4 million
Wing area 30.3 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 14.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.3 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 350 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 4,020 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 729 kW 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The IA 58 Pucará and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 5.0x the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h. The IA 58 Pucará has an operational range of 350 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.6x the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.

The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in 110 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2M for the IA 58 Pucará vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 7 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1967 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 2,000 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 6 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.