Mig-23

Air Defense Fighters

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Basic Information

Name

Mig-23

Designation

Mig-23

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Air Defense Fighters

Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

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Description

The Mig-23, NATO nicknamed this aircraft as Flogger, is a family of tactical fighter aircraft developed in the former Soviet Union to perform primarily air defense missions. The Mig-23 prototype first flew in 1967 and was cleared for operational use in 1971 replacing the Mig-21 as front-line fighter within the Soviet Air Force. The Mig-27 is a light attack aircraft derived from the Mig-23 air defense fighter. The Soviet Union produced a variety of versions combining air defense and ground attack capabilities. The former Soviet Union and India assembled more than 5,900 Mig-23 (roughly 5,000) and Mig-27 (764-900) aircraft from the early 1970s through the 1990s. The Soviet Union exported the Mig-23 and Mig-27 to its Warsaw Pact allies and non-European customers. The few existing aircraft are expected to be withdrawn from service in the 2020-2025 timeframe.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Air Defense Fighters

Status Active

Also Known As Flogger, Mig-23B, Mig-23BK, Mig-23BM, Mig-23BN, Mig-23M, Mig-23MF, Mig-23ML, Mig-23MLD, Mig-23MS, Mig-23P, Mig-23UB, Mig-23UM, Mig-24

Origin Russia

Contractor Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1971

First Flight April 10, 1967

Total Production 5,000

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 1

External Stations 5

Number of Engines 1

Area — Wing Area 37.3 square meter

Dimensions — Height 4.8 meter

Dimensions — Length 15.9 meter

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 23 millimeter

Dimensions — Wingspan 14.3 meter

Mass — Empty Weight 10,200 kilogram

Mass — Max Takeoff Thrust 28,600 pound

Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 17,800 kilogram

Mass — Payload 2,000 kilogram

Performance — Ceiling 18,000 meter

Performance — Max Range 1,800 kilometer

Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 2.4 mach

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-23 (2)

Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-27R (2)

Item 3 Air-to-Air Missiles: R-60 (2)

Item 4 Bombs: KMGU (2)

Item 5 Medium Caliber Cannons: GSh-23L (1)

Variants

Variant 1 Mig-23

Variant 2 Mig-27

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category Multirole Aircraft

Air > Multirole Aircraft

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000741

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

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Weight

17800 kg

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