Over than 2500 ones were built. A l ight supersonic multi-purpose front fighter with a triangular wing and arrow tail unit. Well known during the war in Vietnam. Issue within 28 years. More than 20 modifications of airplane of various assigning only were released.
Supersonic flight is also possible.
The prototype of this airplane was created in 1967 at Mikoyan Design Bureau. MiG-23 type is the representative of one of the from most mass in the world of operational jet fighters. The angle of 16 is used in take-off and landing modes, in cruise flight. Angle of 45 on modes of maneuvering and air battle. Angle of 72 in flight on supersonic speeds.