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MiG-23 Flogger vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

MiG-23 Flogger vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,360 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 17,800 vs 20,000 kg, built 5,047 vs 1,180 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-23 Flogger Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Yakovlev
First flight 10 June 1967 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1970 1964
Number produced 5047 units 1180 units
Average unit price $4 million $3 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 37.6 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 12.5 m
Height 4.8 m 4.0 m
Length 16.7 m 21.6 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,360 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 10,230 kg 9,970 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf 2 x 6,322 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 2,360 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-23 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 16,750 meters (54,954 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-23 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar entered service first in 1964, 6 years before the MiG-23 Flogger which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-23 Flogger or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 1,180 units of the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.