J-21 Jastreb vs MiG-23 Flogger
J-21 Jastreb vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 820 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,520 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 5,100 vs 17,800 kg.
Specifications
|
J-21 Jastreb |
MiG-23 Flogger |
| Origin country |
🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Soko |
Mikoyan-Gurevich |
| First flight |
19 July 1965 |
10 June 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1968 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
5047 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$4 million |
| Wing area |
19.4 m² |
37.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.6 m |
14.0 m |
| Height |
3.6 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
10.9 m |
16.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
820 km/h |
2500 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,520 km |
2,360 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,000 m |
18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,100 kg |
17,800 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
10,230 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 13 kN
|
1 x 12,996 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 1,680 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 1,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-21 Jastreb entered service first in 1968, 2 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
