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MiG-23 Flogger vs Mirage F1

MiG-23 Flogger vs Mirage F1 at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,360 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 17,800 vs 15,200 kg, built 5,047 vs 726 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Dassault Mirage F1 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage F1
Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Mirage F1
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 10 June 1967 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1970 1973
Number produced 5047 units 726 units
Average unit price $4 million $8 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 8.5 m
Height 4.8 m 4.6 m
Length 16.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,360 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mirage F1's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 3 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Mirage F1?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.