Though technically advanced at its 1970 debut—with variable wing geometry, improved radar, and BVR capabilities—the MiG-23 suffered from reliability issues, short engine life, and limited ...
The design allowed for the MiG-23 to take off and land at lower speeds while maintaining high-speed performance during flight. A Tumansky R-27 or R-29 turbojet engine powered this warbird.
A former commander-in-chief of the IAF’s Strategic Forces Command, Air Marshal A D Joshi pioneered many firsts that put India ...