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MiG-23
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Hasegawa #02711 (1/72)
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This model depicts the MiG-23ML of the
Syrian AAF
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MiG-23 Information
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Role: | Interceptor/Fighter |
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| Country: | Soviet Union | ||
| Manufacturer: | Mikoyan-Gurevich | ||
| Introduced: | 1970 | ||
| No Produced: | 5,047 / 90* |
The MiG-23 is the first variable wing fighter delivered to the Soviet Air Force. Developed as the successor of the MiG-21 the Mig-23 is far improved in the radar power range and the external store capacity. The MiG-23 is also capable as a support aircraft besides it's main role as an interceptor.
| Specifications: | |
| crew: | 1 |
| length: | 16.7m |
| wingspan: | 13.97m |
| height: | 4.82m |
| weight (empty): | 9,595kg |
| weight (loaded): | 15,700kg |
| Performance: | |
| Powerplant: | 1 x Khatchaturov R-35-300Klimov afterburning turbojet. Dry Thrust: 83.6kN Thrust (with afterburner): 127kN |
| Max Speed: | High Altitude: 2445 km/h (Mach 2.32) Low Altitude: 1350 km/h (Mach 1.14) |
| Range: | 1150km (Combat) 2820 (Ferry) |
| Service Ceiling: | 18,500m |
| Armament: | |
| Missiles: | 1 x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L 23mm cannon with 200 rounds Two fuselage, two wing glove & two wing pylons for up to 3000kg of stores, including: R-23/24 (AA-7 Apex) R-60 (AA-8 "Aphid) |