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Mig-23M

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The Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-23 ; NATO reporting name: Flogger, is a variable-geometry fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union. It is a third-generation jet fighter, alongside similar Soviet aircraft such as the Su-17 "Fitter". It was the first Soviet fighter to field a look-down/shoot-down radar, the RP-23 Sapfir, and one of the first to be armed with beyond-visual-range missiles. Production started in 1969 and reached large numbers with over 5,000 aircraft built, making it the most produced variable-sweep wing aircraft in history. The MiG-23 remains in limited service with some export customers.

Ag1 canopy
Ag2 drag shute
Ag3 air break
Ag4 ejectable seat
Ag5 fuel tank and flares

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 43.6ft (13.3m)
  • Length 54.1ft (16.5m)
  • Height 15.4ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 32,104lbs (14,562kg)
  • Loaded Weight 40,611lbs (18,421kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.602
  • Wing Loading 137.1lbs/ft2 (669.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 296.1ft2 (27.5m2)
  • Drag Points 6537

Parts

  • Number of Parts 465
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,891