F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-23 Flogger

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
Picture of F-4 Phantom II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year of introduction 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
Soviet third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Picture of MiG-23 Flogger
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 10 June 1967
Year of introduction 1970
Number produced 5047 units
Average unit price $4 million
Wing area 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-4 Phantom II
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.0 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 16.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 10,230 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of MiG-23 Flogger

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