MiG-23 ML

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Angolan Air Force, battle of Cuito Cuanavale, province of Cuando Cubango, Angola, July 1987 - April 1988.

Specifications MIG-23 ML

General

Type: Fighter (variable-geometry)
Crew: 1
First flight: 10 June 1967
Introduction: 1970
Number built: 5047

Powerplant

1 × Khatchaturov R-35-300 afterburning turbojet, 83.6 kN dry, 127 kN afterburning

Dimensions/Masses

Length: 16.70 m | Wingspan: 13.97 m | Height: 4.82 m
Wing area: 37.35 m² spread, 34.16 m² swept
Empty weight: 9595 kg | Max takeoff weight: 18030 kg

Performances

Maximum speed: Mach 2.32 (2445 km/h)
Combat radius: 1150 km | Ferry range: 2820 km
Service ceiling: 18500 m

Armament

Inside: 1 × 23 mm GSh-23L gun
Outside: 6 x Air-Air AA-7 or AA-8 missiles, or up to 3000 kg of offensive load