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MiG-23 Flogger vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 10 June 1967 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1970 1981
Number produced 5047 units 1000 units
Average unit price $4 million $11 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 16.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 4,100 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sukhoi respectively.

The MiG-23 Flogger reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.6x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-23 Flogger operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 8 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1967 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,800 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 11 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.