MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-25 Frogfoot
| Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 17 November 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 1075 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Soviet close air support aircraft, prominent during Afghan War, designed for ground targets engagement under heavy fire conditions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 22 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $11 million |
| Wing area | 37.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1885 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 780 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,908 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 30.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 970 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,200 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the MiG-27 Flogger at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-27 Flogger entered service first in 1975, 6 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,075 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.