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MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-25 Frogfoot

MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 1,885 vs 970 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 20,670 vs 17,600 kg, built 1,075 vs 1,000 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
Specifications
MiG-27 Flogger Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 17 November 1972 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1975 1981
Number produced 1075 units 1000 units
Average unit price $5 million $11 million
Wing area 37.4 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 17.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1885 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 11,908 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,502 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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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 MiG-27 Flogger has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 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.