MiG-23MF (Germany) - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2024-04-26T18:42:28Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

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

2024-03-24T03:44:37Z

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

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-10-11T09:35:30Z

‎Description

U81436767: /* Description */ New Description Project

2023-10-11T00:53:18Z

‎Description: New Description Project

U36006759: /* Usage in battles */ Added imperial system unit of measure conversions

2023-07-17T01:12:28Z

‎Usage in battles: Added imperial system unit of measure conversions

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */

2023-07-02T12:03:21Z

‎Suspended armament

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-07-02T11:49:35Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Undo revision 163862 by U127328589 (talk)

2023-06-07T04:29:01Z

Undo revision 163862 by U127328589 (talk)

U127328589: /* Flight performance */ 7

2023-06-07T03:28:07Z

‎Flight performance: 7

U44629479: Undo revision 163615 by U142069427 (talk)

2023-06-03T14:13:59Z

Undo revision 163615 by U142069427 (talk)

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 ! [[ZB-500 incendiary]] bombs
-| 1 || || || || 1
+| || 1 || || 1 ||
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 ! [[S-5K]] rockets
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-! 800 l drop tanks
+! 820 l drop tanks
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 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
-* 1 x 800 l drop tank
+* 1 x 820 l drop tank
 * 12 x large calibre countermeasures
-* 2 x R-13M1 missiles
+* 2 x R-60MK missiles
 * 4 x R-13M1 missiles
 * 4 x R-3S missiles

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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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 == 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.'' -->
-Shortly after the introduction of the [[MiG-23M]] into Soviet service, a "watered down" variant was to be concieved for export to foreign customers. The resulting design, the MiG-23MF, came in two flavors, titled Izdelyie 23-11A and 23-11B. The primary difference was that the 23-11A was essentially a MiG-23M with the nuclear delivery systems removed, for export to Warsaw Pact countries, while the 23-11B was even more watered down with a downgraded radar, IFF, autopilot, and GCI controller, specifically for export to third-world and Middle Eastern countries.
+Shortly after the introduction of the [[MiG-23M]] into Soviet service, a "watered down" variant was conceived for export to foreign customers. The resulting design, the MiG-23MF, came in two flavours, designated Izdelyie 23-11A and 23-11B. The primary difference was that the 23-11A was essentially a MiG-23M with the nuclear delivery systems removed, for export to Warsaw Pact countries, while the 23-11B was even more watered down with a downgraded radar, IFF, autopilot, and GCI controller, specifically for export to third-world and Middle Eastern countries.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a event gift vehicle introduced during [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event. Being a "toned down" export variant of the initial variants of the Flogger, this plane is pretty much identical to the MiG-23M found in the Soviet tech tree. Being a copy of the MiG-23M means that it retains all advantages and disadvantages of its Soviet brother. The MiG-23MF retains its strong weapons systems and incredible dogfight characteristics thanks to the variable geometry wings, and also retains its abysmal survivability thanks to the comically small amount of countermeasures and outdated RWR system. All in all, this aircraft creates a great learning step between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-23MLA (Germany)|MiG-23MLA]] in the tech tree. Players who dont have this event vehicle are not missing out on much, as not only does the Soviet tech tree get a copy available in their tree as the [[MiG-23M]], but the German tree itself has a far better upgraded variant in the tech tree available, the [[MiG-23MLA (Germany)|MiG-23MLA]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced during [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event. Being a "toned down" export variant of the initial variants of the Flogger, this plane is pretty much identical to the MiG-23M found in the Soviet tech tree. Being a copy of the MiG-23M means that it retains all advantages and disadvantages of its Soviet brother. The MiG-23MF retains its strong weapons systems and incredible dogfight characteristics thanks to the variable geometry wings, and also retains its abysmal survivability thanks to the comically small amount of countermeasures and outdated RWR system. All in all, this aircraft creates a great learning step between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-23MLA (Germany)|MiG-23MLA]] in the tech tree. Players who don't have this event vehicle are not missing out on much, as not only does the Soviet tech tree get a copy available in their tree as the [[MiG-23M]], but the German tree itself has a far better upgraded variant in the tech tree available, the [[MiG-23MLA (Germany)|MiG-23MLA]].
 == 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}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event.
+Shortly after the introduction of the [[MiG-23M]] into Soviet service, a "watered down" variant was to be concieved for export to foreign customers. The resulting design, the MiG-23MF, came in two flavors, titled Izdelyie 23-11A and 23-11B. The primary difference was that the 23-11A was essentially a MiG-23M with the nuclear delivery systems removed, for export to Warsaw Pact countries, while the 23-11B was even more watered down with a downgraded radar, IFF, autopilot, and GCI controller, specifically for export to third-world and Middle Eastern countries.
-The MiG-23MF is an export modification of the Soviet [[MiG-23M]]. In this modification, the avionics were changed in favour of more budgetary and somewhat simplified systems. The MiG-23MF was delivered to all the main countries of the Warsaw Pact, as well as to the Arab states of the Middle East, Africa, India and Cuba.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a event gift vehicle introduced during [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event. Being a "toned down" export variant of the initial variants of the Flogger, this plane is pretty much identical to the MiG-23M found in the Soviet tech tree. Being a copy of the MiG-23M means that it retains all advantages and disadvantages of its Soviet brother. The MiG-23MF retains its strong weapons systems and incredible dogfight characteristics thanks to the variable geometry wings, and also retains its abysmal survivability thanks to the comically small amount of countermeasures and outdated RWR system. All in all, this aircraft creates a great learning step between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-23MLA (Germany)|MiG-23MLA]] in the tech tree. Players who dont have this event vehicle are not missing out on much, as not only does the Soviet tech tree get a copy available in their tree as the [[MiG-23M]], but the German tree itself has a far better upgraded variant in the tech tree available, the [[MiG-23MLA (Germany)|MiG-23MLA]].
 == General info ==

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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 1 x 800 l drop tank
 * 12 x large calibre countermeasures
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 High altitude, high speed, together with your team, BVR. Fly along with your team, maintain a high altitude until all enemy aircraft are below you, then make surprise attacks on enemies that are busy, normally use the R-23R to destroy the high-altitude F-4s or F-104s with BVR missiles.
-No matter which tactic you choose, it is recommended to engage your enemy from their front hemisphere, since you can carry all-aspect IR missiles. This way it leaves your enemy less time to react and dodge the missiles. Also, since both the R-60Ms and the R-23Ts have a relatively wide FOV, it is recommended to lock the enemy using your IRST before engaging the missile lock to slave the missile, and better utilise their wide FOV. Only use the R-60Ms at close range, around 1.5 km. They perform best under such range, and it also gives your enemy less reaction time to release the countermeasures, since R-60Ms are easily tricked by flares.
+No matter which tactic you choose, it is recommended to engage your enemy from their front hemisphere, since you can carry all-aspect IR missiles. This way it leaves your enemy less time to react and dodge the missiles. Also, since both the R-60Ms and the R-23Ts have a relatively wide FOV, it is recommended to lock the enemy using your IRST before engaging the missile lock to slave the missile, and better utilise their wide FOV. Only use the R-60Ms at close range, around 1.5 km (~1 mile). They perform best under such range, and it also gives your enemy less reaction time to release the countermeasures, since R-60Ms are easily tricked by flares.
-When in a 1-vs-1 situation, try to use your great low-speed performance to trick the enemy into low speeds, especially when against Phantoms. When your speed drops below 400 km/h, manually control the wing to the most frontal position to improve your manoeuvrability.
+When in a 1-vs-1 situation, try to use your great low-speed performance to trick the enemy into low speeds, especially when against Phantoms. When your speed drops below 400 km/h (~250 mph), manually control the wing to the most frontal position to improve your manoeuvrability.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 ! [[OFAB-100 (100 kg)|100 kg OFAB-100]] bombs
-| 4 || 4 || || 4 || 4
+| 4 || 4<sup>‡</sup> || || 4<sup>‡</sup> || 4
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 ! [[FAB-250M-62 (250 kg)|250 kg FAB-250M-62]] bombs
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 ! 800 l drop tanks
-| || || 1 || ||
+| || || 1<sup>‡</sup> || ||
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-| colspan="7" | * It is required to equip the Delta-NG targeting pod with the Kh-23M missiles <br> <sup>†</sup> R-23R and R-23T missiles cannot be mixed, only one type may be carried across hardpoints
+| colspan="7" | * It is required to equip the Delta-NG targeting pod with the Kh-23M missiles <br> <sup>†</sup> R-23R and R-23T missiles cannot be mixed, only one type may be carried across hardpoints <br> <sup>‡</sup> The drop tank cannot be equipped in conjunction with quad bombs on adjacent hardpoints
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 |}

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, belly-mounted (200 rpg)
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
-! !! width="11%" | 1 !! width="11%" | 2 !! width="11%" | 3 !! width="11%" | 4
+! !! width="9%" | 1 !! width="9%" | 2 !! width="9%" | 3 !! width="9%" | 4 !! width="9%" | 5
-| rowspan="14" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_MiG-23MLA_(Germany).png]]</div>
+| rowspan="16" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_MiG-23MLA_(Germany).png]]</div>
 |-
-! 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs
+! [[FAB-500M-62 (500 kg)|500 kg FAB-500M-62]] bombs
-| 4 || 4 || 4 || 4
+| 1 || || || || 1
 |-
-! 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs
+! [[ZB-500 incendiary]] bombs
-| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
+| 1 || || || || 1
 |-
-! 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs
+! [[S-5K]] rockets
-| 1 || || || 1
+| 16, 32 || 16 || || 16 || 16, 32
 |-
-! ZB-500 incendiary bombs
+! [[S-24B]] rockets
-| 1 || || || 1
+| 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1
 |-
-! S-5K rockets
+! [[Kh-23M]] missiles
-| 16, 32 || 16 || 16 || 16, 32
+| 1* || || || || 1*
 |-
-! S-24B rockets
+! [[R-3S]] missiles
-| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
+| 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1
 |-
-! Kh-23M missiles
+! [[R-13M1]] missiles
-| 1* || || || 1*
+| 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1
 |-
-! R-3S missiles
+! [[R-23R]] missiles
-| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
+| 1<sup>†</sup> || || || || 1<sup>†</sup>
 |-
-! R-13M1 missiles
+! [[R-23T]] missiles
-| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
+| 1<sup>†</sup> || || || || 1<sup>†</sup>
 |-
-! R-23R missiles
+! [[R-60MK]] missiles
-| 1<sup>†</sup> || || || 1<sup>†</sup>
+| 1 || 2 || || 2 || 1
 |-
-! R-23T missiles
+! Large calibre countermeasures
-| 1<sup>†</sup> || || || 1<sup>†</sup>
+| || || 12 || ||
 |-
-! R-60MK missiles
+! Delta-NG targeting pod
-| 1 || 2 || 2 || 1
+| || 1* || || ||
 |-
-! Delta-NG
+! 800 l drop tanks
-| || 1* || ||
+| || || 1 || ||
 |-
-| colspan="6" | * It is required to equip the Delta-NG targeting pod with the Kh-23M missiles <br> <sup>†</sup> R-23R and R-23T missiles cannot be mixed, only one type may be carried across hardpoints
+| colspan="7" | * It is required to equip the Delta-NG targeting pod with the Kh-23M missiles <br> <sup>†</sup> R-23R and R-23T missiles cannot be mixed, only one type may be carried across hardpoints
 |-
 |}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 ! Stock
-| 2,339 ||99999999999999999999
+| 2,339 || 2,329 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.6 || 35.6 || 147.4 || 140.4 || rowspan="2" | 750
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| 2,380 ||99999999999999999999
+| 2,380 || 2,358 || 34.5 || 35.0 || 194.4 || 170.0
 |-
 |}

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 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
-! colspan="2" | Maksimalus greitis☃☃ (km/h esant 1 000 m)
+! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 13,000 m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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 ! Stock
-| 4,000  || 4,000 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 110 || 10 || 147.4 || 140.4 || rowspan="2" | 750
+| 2,339 || 2,329 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.6 || 35.6 || 147.4 || 140.4 || rowspan="2" | 750
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| 4,000 || 4,000 || 10 || 10 || 194.4 || 170.0
+| 2,380 || 2,358 || 34.5 || 35.0 || 194.4 || 170.0
 |-
 |}