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JH-7 Flounder vs MiG-27 Flogger

Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
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Specifications
JH-7 Flounder MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 14 December 1988 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1992 1975
Number produced 270 units 1075 units
Average unit price $25 million $5 million
Wing area 52.3 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 14.0 m
Height 6.2 m 5.0 m
Length 22.3 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1808 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 900 km 780 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf 1 x 11,502 kgf
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Overview

The JH-7 Flounder and the MiG-27 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder vs 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger. The JH-7 Flounder has an operational range of 900 km vs 780 km for the MiG-27 Flogger. The JH-7 Flounder operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger.

The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in 270 units vs 1,075 for the MiG-27 Flogger. Unit cost is $25M for the JH-7 Flounder vs $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-27 Flogger first flew 16 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1972 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The JH-7 Flounder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 20,670 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The JH-7 Flounder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger entered service first in 1975, 17 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,075 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.