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J-8 Finback vs MiG-23 Flogger

J-8 Finback vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 18,879 vs 17,800 kg, built 408 vs 5,047 units.

Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
J-8 Finback MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 5 July 1969 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1980 1970
Number produced 408 units 5047 units
Average unit price $15 million $4 million
Wing area -- m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 14.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.8 m
Length 21.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,879 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 10,371 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,999 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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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 2,360 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 is more expensive, the J-8 Finback or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-8 Finback is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
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.