Quick Description

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 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. Today the MiG-23 remains in limited service with some export customers.

• The MiG-23MLD was the ultimate fighter variant of the MiG-23. The main focus of the upgrade was to improve maneuverability, especially during high AoA, which was identified as the MiG-23M/ML's chief shortcoming

(Source: Wikipedia)

Armament

1 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L autocannon
4 × Vympel R-73
2 × Vympel R-24T
70 flare

CONTROL

Conventional control (Pitch for pitch, roll for roll, etc)
VTOL = Increase for adjust wing sweep (spread or swept). Decrease for flaps
Trim = Trim
AG1 = Airbrake
AG2 = Drag chute
AG3 = Open cockpit
AG7 = Jetison ordnance

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Credits

Special thanks to these people below
- BangRou
- IdnManufacturer