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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-23 Flogger

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 January 1966 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1966 1970
Number produced 2400 units 5047 units
Average unit price $2 million $4 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.0 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 850 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 1 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1966 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.