Academy Plastic Model Kit
MiG-23S Flogger (1/72) 12445
The Academy 1/72 MiG-23S Flogger kit captures one of the Soviet Union’s first swing-wing fighters. With finely engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit, and variable-geometry wing options, this kit provides an accurate and compact build of the early MiG-23S interceptor.
- 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the MiG-23S Flogger
- Detailed cockpit with seat and instrument panel
- Variable-geometry wing feature faithfully reproduced
- Authentic Soviet Air Force decals included
- Optional weapons loadout and external fuel tanks
This model is a great choice for Cold War jet enthusiasts, offering a distinctive Soviet design that highlighted rapid advances in aircraft technology during the 1960s and 70s. Paint and cement are required and sold separately.
History:
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23, NATO reporting name “Flogger,” was developed in the late 1960s as a successor to the MiG-21. The MiG-23S was the first production version, featuring variable-geometry wings that allowed improved take-off, landing, and supersonic performance. Armed with radar-guided missiles and a 23mm cannon, it was designed as an interceptor to counter advanced Western fighters. While early versions like the MiG-23S suffered from limited avionics and handling issues, later variants became more capable multirole fighters. The MiG-23 served with the Soviet Air Force and numerous allies, seeing combat in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and left a lasting impression as one of the most widely exported swing-wing fighters of the Cold War.
