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MiG-23 Flogger vs Su-27 Flanker

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-23 Flogger
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 10 June 1967 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1970 1984
Number produced 5047 units 680 units
Average unit price $4 million $30 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.7 m
Height 4.8 m 5.9 m
Length 16.7 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-23 Flogger and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The MiG-23 Flogger has an operational range of 1,150 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger.

The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in 5,047 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 11 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1967 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 14 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.