J-29 Tunnan vs MiG-23 Flogger
The J-29 Tunnan and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.4x the J-29 Tunnan's 1,060 km/h. The J-29 Tunnan has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,500 m for the J-29 Tunnan. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.1x the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg. The J-29 Tunnan has been produced in 661 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $1M for the J-29 Tunnan vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-29 Tunnan first flew 19 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1948 vs 1967).
| Swedish jet fighter, developed during the 1940s, renowned for Cold War operations and United Nations deployment in Congo Conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 September 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 661 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 24.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1060 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,375 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,845 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,753 kgf ◉ |
| 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-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 1,440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 8,375 kg.
Which is larger, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the J-29 Tunnan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-29 Tunnan entered service first in 1952, 18 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.