J-20 Kraguj vs MiG-23 Flogger
The J-20 Kraguj and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by SOKO and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 8.5x the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h. The J-20 Kraguj has an operational range of 800 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 11:1 the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg. The J-20 Kraguj has been produced in 43 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-20 Kraguj first flew 5 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1962 vs 1967).
| Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SOKO |
| First flight | 21 November 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 43 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 10 June 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 5047 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,624 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,130 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 254 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 12,996 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 2,205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-20 Kraguj entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.