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Kfir vs MiG-23 Flogger

Kfir vs MiG-23 Flogger at a glance — top speed 2,440 vs 2,500 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,360 km, max takeoff weight 16,200 vs 17,800 kg, built 220 vs 5,047 units.

IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Specifications
Kfir MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 4 June 1973 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1974 1970
Number produced 220 units 5047 units
Average unit price $20 million $4 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 14.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 15.7 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2440 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,360 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,200 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 7,285 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,119 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Kfir's 2,440 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Kfir's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Kfir's 16,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Kfir's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 4 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kfir or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.