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MiG-23 Flogger vs Su-15 Flagon

MiG-23 Flogger vs Su-15 Flagon at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 2,230 km/h, range 2,360 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 17,800 vs 17,900 kg, built 5,047 vs 1,290 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 10 June 1967 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1970 1965
Number produced 5047 units 1290 units
Average unit price $4 million $4 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 16.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 2,360 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 2,230 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 2,360 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,900 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
Both the MiG-23 Flogger and Su-15 Flagon cost approximately $4.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.