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Jaguar vs MiG-27 Flogger

Jaguar vs MiG-27 Flogger at a glance — top speed 1,699 vs 1,885 km/h, range 1,902 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 15,700 vs 20,670 kg, built 573 vs 1,075 units.

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Specifications
Jaguar MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 8 September 1968 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1972 1975
Number produced 573 units 1075 units
Average unit price $8 million $5 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 8.7 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 5.0 m
Length 15.5 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1699 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 1,902 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 7,000 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf 1 x 11,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,699 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
Both the Jaguar and MiG-27 Flogger have a service ceiling of 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 3 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,075 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.