MiG-23 (Family)
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Description
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 was a supersonic variable-geometry jet fighter originally developed for the Soviet Air Force. MiG-23 was the designation for the fighter variant and MiG-27 the ground attack variant. Put into service in 1970, it served in more than 35 countries with more than 5,000 units built. The main operators were the Soviet Union, Libya, Syria and Bulgaria.
Nicknames
| MiG-23/27 Nicknames | |
|---|---|
| ▃ NATO | Flogger · Midget |
| ▂ MiG-23 | Чемодан (Suitcase) · Крокодил (Crocodile) · Самолет-Гриф (Griffon) |
| ▂ MiG-27 | Кондор (Condor) · Утиный нос (Duck nose) |
