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MiG-23 Flogger vs MiG-25 Foxbat

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-25 Foxbat
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 10 June 1967 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1970 1970
Number produced 5047 units 1186 units
Average unit price $4 million $15 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.0 m
Height 4.8 m 6.1 m
Length 16.7 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,860 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 10,207 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 2.0:1 the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat first flew 3 years before the MiG-23 Flogger (1964 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 1,860 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat entered service first in 1970, 0 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.