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MiG-23 Flogger vs Su-24 Fencer

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 10 June 1967 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1970 1973
Number produced 5047 units 1400 units
Average unit price $4 million $25 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 17.6 m
Height 4.8 m 6.2 m
Length 16.7 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 615 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 2.2x the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 1,654 km/h, a difference of 846 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 3 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.