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MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-7 Fitter

MiG-27 Flogger vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,885 vs 2,150 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 20,670 vs 15,210 kg, built 1,075 vs 1,847 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-27 Flogger Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 17 November 1972 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1975 1959
Number produced 1075 units 1847 units
Average unit price $5 million $3 million
Wing area 37.4 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 9.3 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 17.1 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 1885 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,670 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 11,908 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 1 x 11,502 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 1,885 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 15,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Su-7 Fitter at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter entered service first in 1959, 16 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-27 Flogger or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.