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MiG-23 Flogger vs Su-17 Fitter

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 10 June 1967 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1970 1971
Number produced 5047 units 2867 units
Average unit price $4 million $6 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 16.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 2,867 units of the Su-17 Fitter.