J-35 Draken vs MiG-23 Flogger
The J-35 Draken and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-35 Draken first flew 12 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1955 vs 1967).
| Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the J-35 Draken's 16,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the J-35 Draken at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-35 Draken entered service first in 1959, 11 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.