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MiG-23 Flogger vs Mirage 2000

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 10 June 1967 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1970 1983
Number produced 5047 units 601 units
Average unit price $4 million $23 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 5.2 m
Length 16.7 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,550 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 1 x 6,626 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 11 years before the Mirage 2000 (1967 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 13 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.