Aircraft Photo of 10 | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MF | Hungary - Air Force | AirHistory.net #21022
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:10
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MF
C/n (msn):0390217171/12409
Operator Titles:Hungary - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:KecskemétMap
Country:Hungary
Airport Codes:ICAO: LHKE   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Nemzetközi Repülőnap 2013
 
Photo Date:2 August 2013
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 21022
Photo Comment

In 12.96 the MiG-23MF (Flogger-B) was withdrawn from use by the Hungarian AF. Although a good interceptor it was costly to operate and utilisation was poor, the MiG-29 being more capable. Most had less than 100 flying hours remaining before they needed expensive overhaul. India did show some interest in acquiring nine remaining MiG-23MF's and two MiG-23UB's at that time but did not proceed

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