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JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-23 Flogger

JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,820 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 17,800 kg, built 329 vs 5,047 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 Viggen
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
JA 37 Viggen MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 8 February 1967 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1971 1970
Number produced 329 units 5047 units
Average unit price $5 million $4 million
Wing area 46.0 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 14.0 m
Height 5.9 m 4.8 m
Length 16.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 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 MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 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.