| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MF |
| C/n (msn): | 0390217171/12409 |
| Operator Titles: | Hungary - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | KecskemétMap |
| Country: | Hungary |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LHKE IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Nemzetközi Repülőnap 2013 |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 21022 |
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In 12.96 the MiG-23MF (Flogger-B) was withdrawn from use by the Hungarian AF. Although a good interceptor it was costly to operate and utilisation was poor, the MiG-29 being more capable. Most had less than 100 flying hours remaining before they needed expensive overhaul. India did show some interest in acquiring nine remaining MiG-23MF's and two MiG-23UB's at that time but did not proceed This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 November 2017, and has since been viewed 265 times. |