MIG-23MLD Flogger K

Description

The MiG-23MLD is the most advanced version of the MiG-23 Flogger. It features a distinctive notch in the leading edge of the wing glove to improve AoA handling and vortex generators installed at the juncture of the Pitot-static tube boom and the radome. The MiG-23 operational experience in Afghanistan prompted the modification of late production MiG-23MLDs, these aircraft were equipped with a more sophisticated SPO-15L radar warning reciever that located more accurately the approaching direction of any hostile aircraft and subsequently offered better situational awareness in order to carry out the appropriate anti-missile maneuvers; another important modification was the installation on top of the fuselage of BVP-50-60 chaff/flare dispensers, these radar-reflective dipols cause chaff clutters on enemy radar screens; other important equipment fitted to the MiG-23MLDs were the SPS-141 active jamming radar system which affects the operation of enemy radio aids. (Scale : 1/32e)