MiG-23MLA (Germany) - Revision history

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

2024-03-24T03:45:16Z

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

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

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‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Usage in battles */

2023-11-01T10:44:06Z

‎Usage in battles

U25477323: /* Usage in battles */ Added a brief explanation of radar-bands, and a list of notable planes which cannot detect the MiG-23 radar.

2023-10-22T20:58:35Z

‎Usage in battles: Added a brief explanation of radar-bands, and a list of notable planes which cannot detect the MiG-23 radar.

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-10-11T09:30:33Z

‎Description

U81436767: /* Description */ New Description Project

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‎Description: New Description Project

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2023-07-02T11:58:08Z

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U57612830: /* Suspended armament */ clarification to otherwise identical rocket count

2023-01-03T22:24:22Z

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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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+* 1 x 820 l drop tank
 * 12 x large calibre countermeasures
 * 2 x R-13M1 missiles

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 The MiG-23MLA was a direct export variant of the [[MiG-23ML]], albeit with multiple noteworthy upgrades. Chief of these was the installation of the N-003 (Sapphire-23MLA) radar with upgraded range and ECCM reliability. The aircraft was also the first export model with the new TP-23M IRST and the first export variant cleared for firing the [[R-24R]]/[[R-24T|T]] missiles. The East German Air Force received 28 of this type.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]] as a German equivalant to the [[MiG-23MLD]] in the Soviet tree. The aircraft is completely identical in gameplay to the [[MiG-23ML]], having the same BDS-50-60 countermeasure dispensers and R-24 missiles which distinguish it over the older [[MiG-23M]]/[[MiG-23MF (Germany)|MF]] variants. As such, its playstyle is also very similar, utilizing its great weapon systems and avioncis to best its opponents, but not afraid to dogfight some of its less manoeuvrable adversaries either. All in all, the MiG-23MLA acts as a great stepping stone between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] around it in the tech tree in terms of playstyle, and teaches the pilot valuable lessons in engagement prioritization and missile employment before they get their hands on the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] that follows it in the tech tree.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]] as a German equivalent to the [[MiG-23MLD]] in the Soviet tree. The aircraft is completely identical in gameplay to the [[MiG-23ML]], having the same BDS-50-60 countermeasure dispensers and R-24 missiles which distinguish it over the older [[MiG-23M]]/[[MiG-23MF (Germany)|MF]] variants. As such, its playstyle is also very similar, utilizing its great weapon systems and avionics to best its opponents, but not afraid to dogfight some of its less manoeuvrable adversaries either. All in all, the MiG-23MLA acts as a great stepping stone between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] around it in the tech tree in terms of playstyle, and teaches the pilot valuable lessons in engagement prioritization and missile employment before they get their hands on the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] that follows it in the tech tree.
 == General info ==
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 Those are just two examples of play styles that works for this aircraft on different sides of the spectrum, BVR engagements and close range engagements. You do not need to however use these exclusively, but use the knowledge learned to see where this aircraft can perform best at in given situations, and test varying levels play styles to find one that fits you well. This aircraft is great at surprising enemies with its mobility and speed, so playing around those strengths well help a lot in making the most of the aircraft. This can also be applied through out AB, RB and SB, but it is recommended to test and adjust elements of the desired playstyle to fit the game mode of your choosing.
-One of the most interesting quirks about this plane is that its radar is on the J-band. This means that only RWR's which are also on J-band can detect your radar lock. Many planes that you will commonly encounter, especially in downtiers, do not have J-band on their radar will only be able to avoid your R-24R's if tthey actually see you firing it at them.
+One of the most interesting quirks about this plane is that its radar operates in the J-band. Many planes that you will commonly encounter, especially in downtiers, are not able to detect the J-band on their RWRs, and will only be able to avoid your R-24Rs if they actually see you firing it at them.
 === Pros and cons ===

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	Those are just two examples of play styles that works for this aircraft on different sides of the spectrum, BVR engagements and close range engagements. You do not need to however use these exclusively, but use the knowledge learned to see where this aircraft can perform best at in given situations, and test varying levels play styles to find one that fits you well. This aircraft is great at surprising enemies with its mobility and speed, so playing around those strengths well help a lot in making the most of the aircraft. This can also be applied through out AB, RB and SB, but it is recommended to test and adjust elements of the desired playstyle to fit the game mode of your choosing.		Those are just two examples of play styles that works for this aircraft on different sides of the spectrum, BVR engagements and close range engagements. You do not need to however use these exclusively, but use the knowledge learned to see where this aircraft can perform best at in given situations, and test varying levels play styles to find one that fits you well. This aircraft is great at surprising enemies with its mobility and speed, so playing around those strengths well help a lot in making the most of the aircraft. This can also be applied through out AB, RB and SB, but it is recommended to test and adjust elements of the desired playstyle to fit the game mode of your choosing.
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		+	One of the most interesting quirks about this plane is that its radar is on the J-band. This means that only RWR's which are also on J-band can detect your radar lock. Many planes that you will commonly encounter, especially in downtiers, do not have J-band on their radar will only be able to avoid your R-24R's if tthey actually see you firing it at them.
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		+	The following is a list of notable planes in your B.R range which CANNOT detect your radar lock
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		+	* Any F-5 variant, except the Chinese F-5E
		+	* Every F-8 variant
		+	* The F-4J, F-4S and the Japanese F-4EJ's (But not the US F-4E)
		+	* Every A-7 variant
		+	* Any F-104, except the Italian F-104S.ASA (Which no one uses)
		+	* Every Su-22 variant
		+	* Any MiG-23 variant, except for the MiG-23M
		+	* Every MiG-27 variant
		+	* The MiG-29, but not the MiG-29SMT
		+	* The Yak-141

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== Pros and cons ===

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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 MiG-23MLA was a direct export variant of the [[MiG-23ML]], albeit with multiple noteworthy upgrades. Chief of these was the installation of the N003 (Saphir-23MLA) radar with upgraded range and ECCM reliability. The aircraft was also the first export model with the new TP-23M IRST and the first export variant cleared for firing the [[R-24R]]/[[R-24T|T]] missiles. The East German Airforce recieved 28 of this type.
+The MiG-23MLA was a direct export variant of the [[MiG-23ML]], albeit with multiple noteworthy upgrades. Chief of these was the installation of the N-003 (Sapphire-23MLA) radar with upgraded range and ECCM reliability. The aircraft was also the first export model with the new TP-23M IRST and the first export variant cleared for firing the [[R-24R]]/[[R-24T|T]] missiles. The East German Air Force received 28 of this type.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]], at the time as a German equivelant to the [[MiG-23MLD]] in the Soviet tree. The aircraft is completely identical in gameplay to the [[MiG-23ML]], having the same BDS-50-60 countermeasure dispensers and R-24 missiles which distinguish it over the older [[MiG-23M]]/[[MiG-23MF (Germany)|MF]] variants. As such, its playstyle is also very similar, utilizing its great weapon systems and avioncs to best its opponents, but not afraid to dogfight some of its less manouverable adversaries either. All in all, the MiG-23MLA acts as a great stepping stone between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] around it in the tech tree in terms of playstyle, and teaches the player valuable lessons in engagement prioritization and missile employment before they get their hands on the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] that follows it in the tech tree.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]] as a German equivalant to the [[MiG-23MLD]] in the Soviet tree. The aircraft is completely identical in gameplay to the [[MiG-23ML]], having the same BDS-50-60 countermeasure dispensers and R-24 missiles which distinguish it over the older [[MiG-23M]]/[[MiG-23MF (Germany)|MF]] variants. As such, its playstyle is also very similar, utilizing its great weapon systems and avioncis to best its opponents, but not afraid to dogfight some of its less manoeuvrable adversaries either. All in all, the MiG-23MLA acts as a great stepping stone between the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis-SAU]] and the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] around it in the tech tree in terms of playstyle, and teaches the pilot valuable lessons in engagement prioritization and missile employment before they get their hands on the [[MiG-29 (Germany)|MiG-29]] that follows it in the tech tree.
 == General info ==

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 * 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 * 2 x ZB-500 incendiary bombs
-* 64 x S-5K rockets (2 pods of 32 rockets)
+* 2 x 32 S-5K rockets (64 total)
-* 64 x S-5K rockets (4 pods of 16 rockets)
+* 4 x 16 S-5K rockets (64 total)
 * 40 x S-8KO rockets
 * 4 x S-24B rockets

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 {{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.'' -->
-{{main|OFAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-62 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-62 (500 kg)|ZB-500 incendiary|Kh-23M}}
+{{main|OFAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-62 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-62 (500 kg)|ZB-500 incendiary}}
-{{main|R-13M1|R-23R|R-23T|R-24R|R-24T|R-60MK}}
+{{main|Kh-23M|R-13M1|R-60MK}}
 {{main|S-5K|S-8KO|S-24B|GSh-23L (23 mm)}}