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F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-23 Flogger

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 December 1970 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1972 1970
Number produced 712 units 5047 units
Average unit price $38 million $4 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 14.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 19.1 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,204 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 2,485 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.