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MiG-23 Flogger vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29 Fulcrum
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan
First flight 10 June 1967 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1970 1983
Number produced 5047 units 1600 units
Average unit price $4 million $25 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 12.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 16.7 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 10 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1967 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a longer range at 1,430 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,600 units of the MiG-29 Fulcrum.