Comparison of Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 × |  Lockheed F-104 Starfighter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan Gurevich | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1967 | 1954 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1985 | 1979 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | MG23 | F104 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Khatchaturov R-35-300 | 1x General Electric J79 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 18,800 | 15,600 |
| Avionics | High Lark radar, RWR, IRST, Basic Bombsight | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,498 | 2,334 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 333 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,815 | 2,630 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 18,288 | 17,678 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 228.6 | 243.84 |
| Take off distance (m) | 500 | 1,220 |
| Landing distance (m) | 750 | 1,524 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 17,800 | 13,166 |
| Max payload (kg) | 3,000 | 2,800 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 4,278 | 5,072 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.7 | 16.66 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.82 | 4.11 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 13.97 | 6.63 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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