Description

The MiG-23 was designed in 1964-66 as a successor to the MiG-21. In addition to a much more powerful engine, the MiG-23's most significant new feature was its variable sweep wing. Like the USAF's swing wing F-111, the sweep of the wings could be changed in flight. Fully spread, this gives a shorter takeoff/landing roll while carrying a heavier weapons load. With the wings fully swept back, the MiG-23 has greater speed. The wing has three sweep settings: 16, 45, and 72 degrees. The prototype first flew in April 1967 and MiG-23s began entering operational service in 1971.

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors. 

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Parts: 260+
Length: 14.4”
Wingspan: 11.5”
- Painting and assembly required
- Clear parts for canopy
- Photo-etched seat belts and harnesses
- Detailed fuselage
- 14 sprues and tail spout
- Variable wing sweep
- Optional position flaps
- Plenty of external loads
- Detailed cockpit and gear cabin
- Decals
- Illustrated instructions

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Paint Guides:

Khaki
Khaki Green
Light Gull Grey
Light Grey
Green
Flat Black
Light Grey Blue
Silver
Dark Compass Ghost Grey
Russian Green
Tire Black
Burnt Iron
Black
Grey
White Insignia
Metal Brown
Dark Grey
Light Gull Grey
White
Grey Blue
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