MiG-23UM (Flogger-C) Russian Fighter Aircraft
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Name
MiG-23UM (Flogger-C) Russian Fighter Aircraft
Designation
—
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Mikoyan
Date of Introduction
1971
Description
MiG-23UM Flogger-C (trainer) This tandem two-seat trainer with a Tumansky engine has an enlarged dorsal fairing aft of the rear cockpit.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turbojet
Service Ceiling
18300 m
System
Alternate Designation(s)
MiG-23UM; Flogger-C
Primary Function / Type
Fighter Aircraft (Trainer)
Manufacturer
Mikoyan-Gurevich / Mikoyan
Crew
2
Number of Engines
1
Number of Hard Points
2 × fuselage, 2 × wing glove and 2 × wing pylons with a capacity of up to 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) of stores
Note
It was based on the MiG-23S, but featured a lengthened cockpit with a second crew station behind the first.
Dimensions
Length
15.88 m
Wingspan, Extended
13.95 m
Wingspan, Swept
7.77 m
Wing Area
27.3 m sq
Height
4.80 m
Weight, Empty
10,000 kg
Weight, Weapons Loaded
3,000 kg
Weight, Normal Takeoff
16,100 kg
Weight, Maximum Takeoff
18,900 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x upgraded Tumansky engine
Number of Engines
1
Engine Type
Turbojet
Engine Power, Dry
8,006 kg
Engine Power, Afterburner
12,474 kg
Fuel Capacity
INA, One forward fuel tank was removed to accommodate an extra seat; this was compensated for by adding a new fuel tank in the rear fuselage.
Speed at Altitude
2,443 km/h, Mach 2.3
Speed at Sea Level
1,468 km/h, Mach 1.2
Service Ceiling
18,300 m
G Limits
+8.5
Rate of Climb
230 m/s
Take-Off Distance
500 m
Landing Distance
750 m
Main Gun System
System
Name
Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
23mm
Quantity
1 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L autocannon
Length
1,387 mm
Barrel Length
1,000 mm
Weight
49.2 kg
Barrels
2
Action
Gast principle
Rate of Fire
3,400–3,600 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
715 m/s
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
23mm
Cartridge
23x115 mm
Basic Load
260 rounds
Missile Systems
Air-to-Air Missiles
*2 × R-60
*R-73
*2 × R-23
*R-77
*2 × R-27R
Air-to-Surface Missiles
*Kh-23 Grom
Missile System #1
Name
R-23; NATO: AA-7 Apex
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer
Vympel NPO
Length
4.50 m
Diameter
223 mm
Weight
222 kg
Warhead Type
expanding-rod high explosive
Warhead Weight
25 kg
Engine
solid fuel rocket
Propellant
1.04 m
Operational Range
35 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 3
Guidance System
semi-active radar homing
Rocket Systems
Rocket System #1
Name
S-5
Type
Rocket
Note
The S-5 is a 55 mm (2.2 in) calibre unguided rocket fired from a 57 mm calibre tube. It is used by fighter bombers and helicopters. It consists of a steel body containing a solid fuel rocket, and a high-explosive warhead with a mechanical impact fuse. At the rear of the rocket is an elongated exhaust nozzle, with eight attached forward folding wings. The fins fold around the rocket when it is stowed in its launch tube, springing back as soon as it leaves the launch tube. In flight, the fins provide a stabilizing spin to the rocket, turning at approximately 750 rpm. The solid rocket motor burns for just 1.1 seconds, during which time it covers about 300 meters (985 ft).
The S-5 is carried in rocket pods, with 4–32 rockets. The first were ORO-57 launchers, made in variants with capacity of 4, 8 and 16 rockets. Most typical became ORO-57K for 8 rockets, used especially with MiG-19. Then, beginning in the early 1960s, the typical launcher became UB-16-57, with 16 rockets, developed in several variants, for helicopters and planes. UB stands for "universal block", as it could be carried on conventional bomb hardpoints, "57" refers to the actual diameter of the launch tube (the diameter of the rocket plus 2 mm). The first variant and UB-16-57U had a conical forward part while the next variant UB-16-57D had a blunt forward part. Starting in 1968, a variant UB-16-57UMP was produced, with a conical forward part and five protruding inner tubes.[1] In the 1970s, UB-32 was developed with 32 rockets, carried by heavier aircraft. In Poland, Mars-2 launcher was developed for 16 rockets, and in Romania, LPR 57 launchers for 16 rockets.
Bomb Weapon Systems
Note
Bombs: Up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) bombs per hardpoint
Fire Control / Avionics
Search/Track Radar
High Lark J-band
Infrared
IRST with IR sensor
Laser Desingator
INA
Radar Warning
Sirena 3
Protection
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
Add on Armor
INA
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
INA
Chaffs/Flares
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
15.88 m
Width
—
Height
4.8 m
Weight
3000 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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