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F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-23 Flogger

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 May 1958 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1962 1970
Number produced 5195 units 5047 units
Average unit price $3 million $4 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 37.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 19.0 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 680 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 17,800 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 10,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf 1 x 12,996 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 8 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-23 Flogger?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 5,047 units of the MiG-23 Flogger.