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MiG-23 Flogger vs Nesher

MiG-23 Flogger vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 2,573 km/h, range 2,360 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 17,800 vs 13,500 kg, built 5,047 vs 61 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Nesher
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich IAI
First flight 10 June 1967 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1970 1971
Number produced 5047 units 61 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 37.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 8.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.3 m
Length 16.7 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 2,360 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 6,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Nesher's 17,680 meters (58,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Nesher's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Nesher's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the Nesher which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Nesher?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.