Comparison of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 and Saab AJ-37 Viggen

Attribute	Saab AJ-37 Viggen ×	Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 ×
General
Manufacturer	Saab Gripen	Mikoyan Gurevich
Model	Saab AJ-37 Viggen	Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Country	Sweden	Russia
Manufactured from (year)	1971	1967
Manufactured to (year)	2005	1985
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	SB37	MG23
Performance
Engine	1x 1 × Volvo RM 8B afterburning turbofan	1x Khatchaturov R-35-300
Power, lbf (lbf)	28,110	18,800
Avionics	Saab CK 37, Ericsson PS 37 X-band monopulse radar, Decca Type 72 Doppler navigation radar	High Lark radar, RWR, IRST, Basic Bombsight
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,232	2,498
Approach speed (km/h)	220	-
Travel range (km)	2,037	2,815
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.235	-
Service ceiling (m)	18,288	18,288
Rate of climb (m/sec)	203.33	228.6
Take off distance (m)	400	500
Landing distance (m)	450	750
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	22,500	17,800
Max payload (kg)	3,600	3,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	5,701	4,278
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	16.4	16.7
Tail height (m)	5.9	4.82
Fuselage diameter (m)	2.5	1.1
Wing span (m)	10.6	13.97
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets