MD-450 Ouragan vs MiG-23 Flogger

Overview

The MD-450 Ouragan and the MiG-23 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.7x the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h. The MD-450 Ouragan has an operational range of 450 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the MD-450 Ouragan. At 17,800 kg MTOW, the MiG-23 Flogger is 2.3x the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg.

The MD-450 Ouragan has been produced in 567 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $1M for the MD-450 Ouragan vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MD-450 Ouragan first flew 18 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1949 vs 1967).

MD-450 Ouragan

French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War.
Dassault MD-450 Ouragan Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 February 1949
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 567 units
Average unit price $1 million
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MiG-23 Flogger

Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
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
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MD-450 Ouragan

Wing area 23.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 940 km/h â—‰
Operational range 450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,142 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,263 kgf â—‰

MiG-23 Flogger

Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h, a difference of 1,560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MD-450 Ouragan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MD-450 Ouragan entered service first in 1952, 18 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 567 units of the MD-450 Ouragan.

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