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# Famous Russian Aircraft: Mikoyan MiG-23 and MiG-27

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Review: The interceptor MiG-23 and MiG-27 were a major pair of Soviet-era fighters in the Cold War - Both the MiG-23 and MiG-27 (NATO: Flogger) would serve throughout the world's air forces, including a host of neutral nation's air forces during the Cold War. The MiG-23 interceptor was developed during a period when Soviet and US-NATO aircraft designers were working on several swing-wing and variable geometry (VG) wing designs. The US-NATO designated "Flogger" was actually the third Soviet design to bear the designation, though the only one placed in full-rate production (at four Soviet aircraft factories for most of its production history). This volume continues the fine Soviet aircraft histories of Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov, and is produced on high-quality art paper, fully illustrated with color & B&W photos, three-view drawings, and a whopping 560-pages of technical, production, and operational histories of the aircraft that served - or are still serving - in foreign air forces. The massive volume is organized into 11 chapters, three appendices, and an index. These include: * * Choosing the right-way; a review of operational and design background information of the MiG firm' * * Third Time Lucky: focus begins on the final Flogger design; * * MiG-23 Fighter versions * * The MiG-23 in detail; an extensive review of everything external and internal with the aircraft design; * * In Soviet service; a review of Soviet Air Force's squadrons that the interceptor versions served with; * * Strike Versions: The beginning; development of the MiG-27, from its origins as a modified MiG-23 variant; * * The duck-bills: New Role, New Name: emergence of the MiG-27 as a separate design aircraft; * * The strike version in detail; * * The strike version in Soviet service; * * Foreign Floggers in action; an review (pages 371-388) of foreign service operational uses of the aircraft; * * The operators; coverage of all foreign air forces flying either MiG-23 or MiG-27 variants. The three appendices include: No. 1 - Mig-23 family specifications No. 2 - Mig-23 family production (full listing of production aircraft, by production Version, Serial Registration / Tactical Code Number (Red 23, etc.) and Year Manufactured; No. 3 - Accident attrition; a series of know crashed, with photos from local sources where possible. The Index is extensive (three pages) and covers everything from individual squadrons to associated missiles, avionics, facilities associated with the aircraft (test and development, production facilities, etc.). One would not find a more thorough volume on this unique, often maligned, aircraft design. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Review: Cold war fighter - This book is a surprisingly deep and enjoyable dive into two of the most misunderstood Soviet fighters—the MiG-23 and its ground-attack sibling, the MiG-27. Even if you’re not a hardcore Cold War aviation fan, the authors make the story of these swing-wing jets interesting and accessible. The book mixes history, development, technical detail, and real pilot experiences in a way that never feels heavy. You get a clear picture of why the MiG-23 had such a mixed reputation in the West, and at the same time you see how it evolved into a far more capable aircraft than most people give it credit for. The MiG-27 section is equally good, especially if you’re into strike aircraft and the Soviet approach to low-level attack missions. The photos, diagrams, and color profiles are excellent—classic "Famous Russian Aircraft" series quality. If you enjoy Eastern Bloc aviation or just want a balanced, informative look at two important but underrated jets, this book is absolutely worth the read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,888,772 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,850 in Military Aviation History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 143 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The interceptor MiG-23 and MiG-27 were a major pair of Soviet-era fighters in the Cold War
*by G***R on February 6, 2020*

Both the MiG-23 and MiG-27 (NATO: Flogger) would serve throughout the world's air forces, including a host of neutral nation's air forces during the Cold War. The MiG-23 interceptor was developed during a period when Soviet and US-NATO aircraft designers were working on several swing-wing and variable geometry (VG) wing designs. The US-NATO designated "Flogger" was actually the third Soviet design to bear the designation, though the only one placed in full-rate production (at four Soviet aircraft factories for most of its production history). This volume continues the fine Soviet aircraft histories of Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov, and is produced on high-quality art paper, fully illustrated with color & B&W photos, three-view drawings, and a whopping 560-pages of technical, production, and operational histories of the aircraft that served - or are still serving - in foreign air forces. The massive volume is organized into 11 chapters, three appendices, and an index. These include: * * Choosing the right-way; a review of operational and design background information of the MiG firm' * * Third Time Lucky: focus begins on the final Flogger design; * * MiG-23 Fighter versions * * The MiG-23 in detail; an extensive review of everything external and internal with the aircraft design; * * In Soviet service; a review of Soviet Air Force's squadrons that the interceptor versions served with; * * Strike Versions: The beginning; development of the MiG-27, from its origins as a modified MiG-23 variant; * * The duck-bills: New Role, New Name: emergence of the MiG-27 as a separate design aircraft; * * The strike version in detail; * * The strike version in Soviet service; * * Foreign Floggers in action; an review (pages 371-388) of foreign service operational uses of the aircraft; * * The operators; coverage of all foreign air forces flying either MiG-23 or MiG-27 variants. The three appendices include: No. 1 - Mig-23 family specifications No. 2 - Mig-23 family production (full listing of production aircraft, by production Version, Serial Registration / Tactical Code Number (Red 23, etc.) and Year Manufactured; No. 3 - Accident attrition; a series of know crashed, with photos from local sources where possible. The Index is extensive (three pages) and covers everything from individual squadrons to associated missiles, avionics, facilities associated with the aircraft (test and development, production facilities, etc.). One would not find a more thorough volume on this unique, often maligned, aircraft design. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cold war fighter
*by T***S on November 25, 2025*

This book is a surprisingly deep and enjoyable dive into two of the most misunderstood Soviet fighters—the MiG-23 and its ground-attack sibling, the MiG-27. Even if you’re not a hardcore Cold War aviation fan, the authors make the story of these swing-wing jets interesting and accessible. The book mixes history, development, technical detail, and real pilot experiences in a way that never feels heavy. You get a clear picture of why the MiG-23 had such a mixed reputation in the West, and at the same time you see how it evolved into a far more capable aircraft than most people give it credit for. The MiG-27 section is equally good, especially if you’re into strike aircraft and the Soviet approach to low-level attack missions. The photos, diagrams, and color profiles are excellent—classic "Famous Russian Aircraft" series quality. If you enjoy Eastern Bloc aviation or just want a balanced, informative look at two important but underrated jets, this book is absolutely worth the read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book out on the MiG-23/27 aircraft
*by J***Y on January 29, 2024*

This book has everything a MiG enthusiast could possibly desire....line drawings, comprehensive photographs and a complete written history. Having examined MiG-23s and MiG-27s myself, this book brought back past memories and even has pictures of aircraft I saw in person.

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