MiG-23BN (Germany) - Revision history

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‎See also

U42858531: /* See also */ I added the list with links to other aircraft with variable geometry wings that exist in the game

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‎See also: I added the list with links to other aircraft with variable geometry wings that exist in the game

U44629479: Edits

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U69590971: /* Pros and cons */ Added bomb speed limit and Cockpit CCRP

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‎Pros and cons: Added bomb speed limit and Cockpit CCRP

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‎Description

U81436767: /* Description */ New Description Project

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U44629479: Undo revision 173812 by U124041160 (talk)

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Undo revision 173812 by U124041160 (talk)

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2023-10-02T19:16:28Z

‎Pros and cons

U38088265: Reverted edits by U146385295 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

2023-09-28T09:46:39Z

Reverted edits by U146385295 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

U146385295: No details on wing rip speed but also I cant change the table

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No details on wing rip speed but also I cant change the table

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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ;'''Related development'''

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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 == External links ==

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 * Great energy retention
 * Sufficient payload for ground-attack
-* Variable swept-wing makes it maneuverable
+* Variable swept-wing makes it manoeuvrable
 * Equipped with RWR
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 * Lacks flares
 * Lacks AAMs
-* Bombs won't drop above Mach 1.
+* Bombs won't drop above Mach 1
 * Relatively small ammo pool for the fixed 23 mm cannon
 * Rather large size makes it easier to hit
 * RWR only shows radar pings and locks from 4 sides
 * Due to swept wing design it is hard to aim at high speeds
-* The plane can only reach up to Mach 1 below 5000 meters
+* The plane can only reach up to Mach 1 below 5,000 m
 * At high altitudes the engine's performance drops significantly
 * Gunsight lacks information to effectively use CCRP in simulator battles

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 * Great energy retention
 * Sufficient payload for ground-attack
-* Variable swept-wing makes it manoeuvrable
+* Variable swept-wing makes it maneuverable
 * Equipped with RWR
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 * Lacks flares
 * Lacks AAMs
 * Relatively small ammo pool for the fixed 23 mm cannon
 * Rather large size makes it easier to hit
 * RWR only shows radar pings and locks from 4 sides
 * Due to swept wing design it is hard to aim at high speeds
-* The plane can only reach up to mach 1 below 5000 meters
+* The plane can only reach up to Mach 1 below 5000 meters
 * At high altitudes the engine's performance drops significantly
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-Following adoption of the MiG-23B ground-attack variant of the [[MiG-23 (Family)|MiG-23]], Mikoyan OKB quickly set out to modernize and upgrade the aircraft where possible. The first of these many upgrades was the MiG-23BN variant, with the main difference being the usage of the Type 3 wings of the MiG-23ML and a upgraded variant of the R-29 engine. The BN variant saw almost no use with the Soviets, instead being a very popular export model to both Warsaw Pact and Third World customers. During the mid-late '70s, the East German airforce recieved 18 MiG-23BNs, especially modified by removal of the dielectric fairings, and recieved without any countermeasure dispensers. These aircraft would serve in the forefront of the ground attack roles alongside the [[Su-22M4 (Germany)|Su-22]] aircraft used by the East German air force.
+Following adoption of the MiG-23B ground-attack variant of the [[MiG-23 (Family)|MiG-23]], Mikoyan OKB quickly set out to modernize and upgrade the aircraft where possible. The first of these many upgrades was the MiG-23BN variant, with the main difference being the usage of the Type 3 wings of the MiG-23ML and an upgraded variant of the R-29 engine. The BN variant saw almost no use with the Soviets, instead being a very popular export model to both Warsaw Pact and Third World customers. During the mid-late '70s, the East German airforce received 18 MiG-23BNs, especially modified by removal of the dielectric fairings, and received without any countermeasure dispensers. These aircraft would serve in the forefront of the ground attack roles alongside the [[Su-22M4 (Germany)|Su-22]] aircraft used by the East German air force.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO: Flogger-H) is a dedicated ground attack variant of the MiG-23, introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]] to the German tech tree. The MiG-23BN ingame lacks any form of countermeasures, guided ordnance, or air-to-air missiles, but do not let this deter you, as in air battles, the aircraft is not only very versatile and fast (having the flight performance of the MiG-23s at a far lower battle rating), but with the ability to take gunpods and outrun almost every enemy it faces, it is a force to be reckoned with when used in the fighter role at its battle rating. The aircraft also shines in mixed battles, where it can use its ballistic computer to accurately rain bombs and small caliber rockets over a wide area, or precisely pick enemy tanks off using the powerful [[S-24B]] rockets, accurately aimed using the CCIP computer. All in all, the MiG-23BN is an aircraft that appears bad on paper at first and turns away many players, but those who truly master its playstyle in both air and ground battles are heftily rewarded with a very fearsome aircraft.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO: Flogger-H) is a dedicated ground attack variant of the MiG-23, introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]] to the German tech tree. It lacks any form of countermeasures, guided ordnance, or air-to-air missiles, but do not let this deter you, as in air battles, the aircraft is not only very versatile and fast (having the flight performance of the MiG-23s at a far lower battle rating), but with the ability to take gunpods and outrun almost every enemy it faces, it is a force to be reckoned with when used in the fighter role at its battle rating. The aircraft also shines in mixed battles, where it can use its ballistic computer to accurately rain bombs and small-calibre rockets over a wide area, or precisely pick enemy tanks off using the powerful [[S-24B]] rockets, accurately aimed using the CCIP computer. All in all, the MiG-23BN is an aircraft that appears bad on paper at first and turns away many players, but those who truly master its playstyle in both air and ground battles are heftily rewarded with a very fearsome aircraft.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO: Flogger-H) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]].
+Following adoption of the MiG-23B ground-attack variant of the [[MiG-23 (Family)|MiG-23]], Mikoyan OKB quickly set out to modernize and upgrade the aircraft where possible. The first of these many upgrades was the MiG-23BN variant, with the main difference being the usage of the Type 3 wings of the MiG-23ML and a upgraded variant of the R-29 engine. The BN variant saw almost no use with the Soviets, instead being a very popular export model to both Warsaw Pact and Third World customers. During the mid-late '70s, the East German airforce recieved 18 MiG-23BNs, especially modified by removal of the dielectric fairings, and recieved without any countermeasure dispensers. These aircraft would serve in the forefront of the ground attack roles alongside the [[Su-22M4 (Germany)|Su-22]] aircraft used by the East German air force.
-MiG-23BN was based on its previous model MiG-23B which a dedicated attacker, where MiG-23B was based on the airframe of 1st generation MiG-23S interceptor. While it looks exactly like previous MiG-23s in-game, all the bombs, AGMs, and rocket pods will certainly tell another story to the targets on the ground while excelling at fast speed to leave the combat area. Alternatively, it can take down aircraft with its gunpods and a similar mobility to the MiG-23 interceptor variants.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO: Flogger-H) is a dedicated ground attack variant of the MiG-23, introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]] to the German tech tree. The MiG-23BN ingame lacks any form of countermeasures, guided ordnance, or air-to-air missiles, but do not let this deter you, as in air battles, the aircraft is not only very versatile and fast (having the flight performance of the MiG-23s at a far lower battle rating), but with the ability to take gunpods and outrun almost every enemy it faces, it is a force to be reckoned with when used in the fighter role at its battle rating. The aircraft also shines in mixed battles, where it can use its ballistic computer to accurately rain bombs and small caliber rockets over a wide area, or precisely pick enemy tanks off using the powerful [[S-24B]] rockets, accurately aimed using the CCIP computer. All in all, the MiG-23BN is an aircraft that appears bad on paper at first and turns away many players, but those who truly master its playstyle in both air and ground battles are heftily rewarded with a very fearsome aircraft.
 == General info ==
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 1 x 800 l drop tank
 * 2 x Kh-23M missiles

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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-The MiG-23BN has only a pair of 16 mm steel plates on the side of the cockpit as extra protection against other targets. If it has to commit to a head-on fight or even a dogfight, it might not have sufficient survivability to leave the combat in one piece. *wings rip at 1417km/h
+The MiG-23BN has only a pair of 16 mm steel plates on the side of the cockpit as extra protection against other targets. If it has to commit to a head-on fight or even a dogfight, it might not have sufficient survivability to leave the combat in one piece.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 1 x 800 l drop tank
 * 2 x Kh-23M missiles