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MiG-23 Flogger vs Sea Harrier

MiG-23 Flogger vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,360 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 17,800 vs 11,884 kg, built 5,047 vs 111 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich British Aerospace
First flight 10 June 1967 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1970 1980
Number produced 5047 units 111 units
Average unit price $4 million $15.6 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 7.7 m
Height 4.8 m 3.7 m
Length 16.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,360 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Sea Harrier's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Sea Harrier's 11,884 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.