No 6. MiG-23 “Flogger”
| Introduced | 1970 |
| Units built | 5,000+ |
| Role | Fighter – Bomber |
| Max Speed | 1,553 mph |
| Range | 1,750 mi |
| Service ceiling | 60,695 ft |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 0.88 |
This was a third-generation Russian swing-wing fighter. It was the first Soviet fighter with a look-down/shoot-down radar and beyond visual range missiles. Its single unit cost $3,6 – $6.6 million. Various variants of the MiG-23 are currently in operation with over 10 countries.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAaVc2fVxFw[/youtube]
No 5. MiG-25 “Foxbat”
| Introduced | 1970 |
| Units built | 1,190 |
| Role | Interceptor/Reconnaissance |
| Max Speed | 2,170 mph |
| Range | 1,075 mi |
| Service ceiling | 67,915 ft |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 0.41 |
The MiG-25 entered into service in 1970 and was equipped with a powerful radar and four air-to-air missiles. It was one of the reasons behind the development of the F-15 Eagle by USA.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJzFxSRa5y0[/youtube]
