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MiG-23 Flogger vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan
First flight 10 June 1967 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1970 1983
Number produced 5047 units 519 units
Average unit price $4 million $55 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 13.5 m
Height 4.8 m 6.2 m
Length 16.7 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 2.6:1 the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 8 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1967 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound 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-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.