J-8 Finback vs MiG-23 Flogger
| Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 5 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 408 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,371 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,588 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-8 Finback by US DoD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-8 Finback's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.