JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-23 Flogger
Overview
The JA 37 Viggen and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
Top speed is 2,231 km/h for the JA 37 Viggen vs 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The JA 37 Viggen has an operational range of 1,820 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The JA 37 Viggen operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger.
The JA 37 Viggen has been produced in 329 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $5M for the JA 37 Viggen vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger.
| Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 8 February 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 329 units |
| Average unit price | $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 | 46.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2231 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,820 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,348 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 JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 2,231 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The JA 37 Viggen has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 16.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The JA 37 Viggen is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the JA 37 Viggen which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.