Technical data
Type	MiG-23MLD 'Flogger'
Function	fighter
Year	1977 1984
Crew	1
Engines	113000kg Tumanski R-35-300 (or R-29*?)
Wing Span	7.80m/14.00m
Wing Area	23.35m2/35.50m²
Length	16.70m
Height	4.35m
Wing Area	28m²
Normal Weight	14,700kg
Maximum Weight	18,400kg
Combat Payload	2,000kg
Speed	2450km/h
g-Limit	8.5
Ceiling	19000m
Range	2360km
Armament
Guns	1*g23mm 2-barrel
Missiles	mid range R-23, R-24 close range R-60M

M.I.Gurevich 'Flogger'

Interceptor modification MiG-23 series. Accepts only Air-Air missiles and cannon, what allowed to improve aerodynamics and decrease weight. On-board computer provides optimal approach to target once tracked.

In 1984 MiG-23P was modified into MiG-23MLD with improved aerodynamics and maneuverability for close combat.

Some references :

Article in Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota (Air Fleet Herald) 3/4-1996, available in KOI-8 Russian encodings;