VERSIONS – MiG-23UB, MS, ML,MLD, MLDG, P
MiG-23MLD/MLDG
export (Flogger K)
Khachaturov R-29-300 turbojet with afterburner
Smaller nose radome with
Sapfeer-21 radar and Almaz-23
fire control system
KM-1 ejector seat
Type 3 '1972 etalon' wing with
additional leading edge flaps
GSh-23L twin-barrel cannon on centreline
Provision for twin underfuselage R60 launchers
No IRST
Export version based
on MiG-23M
MiG-23MS (Flogger E)
Differences to MLD
specification indicated
No pitot vortex generators
No upward-firing
chaff/flare dispensers
No dogtooth cut back
on wing glove
Sapfeer-23MLAE radar
ASP-17ML HUD
Bulgarian export version retained MLD mission avionics
suite including wiring for nuclear delivery
Khachaturov R-35F-300 turbojet with afterburner
MLDG designation applied to
MLD with active jamming pod
Khachaturov R-35F-300 turbojet with afterburner
Sapfeer-23MLA-II radar, upgraded avionics, digital
tacticalnavigation/ILS system, radio and autopilot
Parol' IFF transponder antenna
Type 4 wing with cut back wing
glove (second dogtooth).
Mid-range sweepback reduced
to 36º for better combat G-load
Upward-firing BVP-50-60
chaff/flare dispensers
SPO-15L Beryoza-L
passive RHAWS
Centreline hardpoints extended with two KDS-23 chaff/flare dispensers
Strengthened
wing pivot
Vortex generator plates
added to pitot
Fixed IFR probe
Aircraft converted by LII Flight
Test Centre for IFR probe and
drogue refuelling tests
MiG-23UB
IFR testbed
MiG-23MLD
(Flogger K)
Larger, curved radome
Sapfeer-21M radar,
replaced by ballast
due to reliability
issues
800 lt (176 gal, 211 US
gal) drop tank on outer
wing pylon for ferrying
(wing fixed at 16º)
Equippped with Reper-M
active radar jammer
Khachaturov R-27F2M-300
turbojet with afterburner
GSh-23L twin-barrel cannon on centreline
2 x KM-1 ejector seats in tandem
larger spine
Ribbed
airbrakes
Type 3 '1972 etalon' wing with additional leading edge flaps
Revised/enlarged cockpit/spine/internal fuel tanks
Instructor's periscope
MiG-23UB
(Flogger C)
Khachaturov R-35F-300 turbojet with afterburner
Sapfeer-23P radar, new gunsight, autopilot, avionics and radio
TP-23M IRST
Additional antennas on intakes for GCI network integration
Additional GCI antennas and lights
specific to dedicated interceptor role
MiG-23P
(Flogger G)
Khachaturov R-35F-300
turbojet with afterburner
KM-1 ejector seat
Refined nose profile
New APU unit
Airframe redesigned and lightened by
660 kg (1,455 lb), fuel tank no.4 removed
and G-loading incresed to +8.5
TP-28Sh1 IRST
Shorter, less pronunced fin extension
Strengthening
patch on intakes
Shortened
nosewheel strut
Sapfeer-23ML radar, upgraded avionics, gunsight, HUD
and flight control system. MiG-23MLA incorporates
Sapfeer-23MLA-2 radar, new gunsight, avionics and radio
MiG-23UB prototype
MiG-23ML/MLA
(Flogger G)
Khachaturov R-27F2-300 turbojet
with afterburner
Conical radome profile
Sapfeer-21M radar
GSh-23L twin-barrel cannon on centreline
2 x KM-1 ejector seats in tandem
larger spine
Early Type 1 'toothless'
wing with leading
edge slats
Del'ta-NM radio guidance
system in bullet fairing
under starboard wing glove
Revised/enlarged cockpit and dorsal spine. Additional aft
internal fuel tank to make up reduction in forward tank
capacity due to new rear cockpit
Instructor's periscope
Ribbed
airbrakes
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