Russia's MiG-23 Flogger Fighter Nightmare Was a Historic Mess
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 "Flogger" stands out as a notable misstep in an otherwise prestigious line of aircraft produced by the Soviet/Russian manufacturer. Designed to improve upon the limitations of the MiG-21, such as its limited range, poor radar, and small weapon loads, the MiG-23 was developed with ambitious goals during the 1960s.
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