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MiG-23MS (Flogger-E)
Mikoyan-Gurevich · USSR
1973 marked a major push for the export of the MiG-23. The "MS" was a downgraded version sent to Middle Eastern allies. It saw significant action in the Yom Kippur War, providing Soviet allies with a Mach 2+ capability to challenge Israeli F-4s.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,445 km/h (Mach 2.3) |
| Range | 1,150 km |
| Ceiling | 18,500 m |
| Engines | 1x Khatchaturov R-27 afterburning turbojet |
Armament & Payload
1x 23mm GSh-23L cannon; 4x R-3S or R-13M missiles.