MiG-23MF [Flogger]
The MiG-23MF; The air defence variant fitted with a R-29 jet engine, a J-Band radar, a Sirena-3 RWR system, Doppler navigation and a small IRST sensor pod under the cockpit. First Russian combat aircraft, which has the ability to track and engage targets flying below its own altitude.
India acquired two squadrons of the MiG-23MFs. Nos.223 and 224 Squadrons. No.223 soon requipped with the MiG-29, leaving No.224 as the sole operator, currently in a target tug role near Jamnagar.
MiG-23MFs from the No.224 Squadron, in the two tone camo scheme parked at an airfield. Note the Maritime Jaguar aircraft in the rear, whose fin can just be made out.
Date: 07 Oct 06
Views: 1325
Serial: SK427, SK404
Unit: No.224 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson
MiG-23MF of the Warlords Squadron
MiG-23MF of the Warlords Squadron (No.224) seen at IAF Day celebrations (Year unknown) at Palam.
Date: 23 Sep 06
Views: 1216
MiG-23MFs escorting an Antonov-12
A rare photograph of two MiG-23MFs escorting an Antonov-12 in the Himalayas in the mid 80s.
Date: 23 Sep 06
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MiG-23MF (SK436) of the Warlords in flight.
MiG-23MF (SK436) of the Warlords in flight. The Warlords are currently relegated to a target tug role.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1361
Serial: SK436
Unit: No.224 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
SK433 at Jamnagar Air Show.
One of the rare public appearances by a MiG-23MF was SK-433 during an airshow at Jamnagar.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1516
Serial: SK433
A visiting MiG-23MF (SK427) at Lohegaon AFS, Pune.
A visiting MiG-23MF (SK427) at Lohegaon AFS, Pune. This MF belongs to No.224 Warlords Squadron. The squadron is due to retire its MiG-23MFs some time in 2001.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1132
Serial: SK427
Unit: No.224 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson
MiG-23MF launches a R-23R (AA-7 Apex-A)
A MiG-23MF launches a R-23R (AA-7 Apex-A) air-to-air missile, against a simulated BVR target.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1346
A MiG-23MF, from the No.224 Squadron, in flight over Jodhpur.
A MiG-23MF, from the No.224 Squadron, in flight over Jodhpur.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1303
Unit: No.224 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
Four MiG23MFs in flight
Four MiG-23MFs of No.224 Warlords Squadron in flight. SK436 being the one closest to the camera.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1649
Serial: SK436
Copyright: Indian Air Force
MIG-23MFs in Grey Scheme
The MiG-23MF aircraft have since then acquired the low visibility grey scheme as can be seen in this picture.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1331
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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