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Sale! Lybian Air Force MIG-23MS 1980s Hobby Master HA5302 Scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
Lybian Air Force MIG-23MS 1980s Hobby Master HA5302 Scale 1:72
Lybian Air Force MIG-23MS 1980s Hobby Master HA5302 Scale 1:72
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Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
Lybian Air Force MIG-23MS 1980s Hobby Master HA5302 Scale 1:72
Country: Lybian Air Force
Aircraft: Soviet MIG-23MS
Item#: HA5302
Scale: 1:72
In the 1960’s the Soviet military required a replacement for the MiG-21 that could compete with
the USAF F-14 Tomcat. It had to be very fast, rapid acceleration, carry a larger payload, capable
of a high service ceiling, long range and beyond visual range intercept capabilities. The project
was given to the Mikoyan- Gurevich Design Bureau that produced the Model 23-11 that first flew
on June 10, 1967. Production began in 1969 and eventually completed over 5,000 swing-wing
MiG-23s. A ground-attack variant was also produced, the MiG-27.
Libya’s first air force was established in 1951 as the Royal Libyan Air Force but after a 1969 coup
that saw Col. Gaddafi seize power the name was changed to the Libyan Arab Republic Air Force.
This brought about the aligning with the Soviet Union that would supply Libya with arms and
aircraft. Some of the aircraft supplied were MiG-17/19/25 fighters and Tu-22 bombers and
Mil Mi-24 Hind helicopters. Libya received a total of 170 MiG-23MS. MiG-23MS 6915 was
C/N 039126915 and delivered to Libya in 1976.
General specifications for the MiG-23 (NATO code name FLOGGER)
Country of Origin – Soviet Union
Manufacturer – Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau
Role – Fighter-Interceptor
Crew – 1 Pilot (2 X for the MiG-23UB and the MiG-23UM
First Flight – June 10, 1967
Dimensions
Length – 54 ft 8 ins (16.71 m) including nose probe
Height 15 ft 1 in (4.82 m)
Wingspan
Fully Swept – 26 ft 7 ins (7.78 m)
Fully Spread – 45 ft 8 ins (13.97 m)
Additional Info
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Stock#HA5302
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraOther
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AircraftMig-23
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryLybia
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.