Description: Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5315 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23ML Flogger-G Diecast Model IDF/AF, Israel, 1990s, Defection AircraftLimited Edition 1:72 Scale Length WidthMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23ML Flogger-G 9.25" 7.75" On October 11, 1989, Major Adel Bassem was flying a Syrian MiG-23ML as part of a 2 aircraft training flight next to the Israeli held "Golan Heights". Bassem saw the opportunity he had been waiting for and broke away from the second Syrian aircraft. He turned toward Israel and accelerated as he descended below radar coverage. With afterburners lit he crossed into Israel and landed at the civilian airport of Megiddo. This was a bit of embarrassment for the Israelis because the Syrian fighter was never challenged. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23ML Flogger-G Designed as a heavier, more powerful improvement on the MiG-21 Fishbed, the MiG 23 first flew on June 10, 1967. This fighter/bomber had variable-sweep wings and could achieve speeds greater than Mach 2. It was the first Soviet aircraft capable of firing "beyond-visual-range" missiles, and the first to have look-down/shoot-down radar. As one of the most successful military aircraft built during the Cold War, MiG-23s were produced in large numbers, with more than 5,000 coming off of the production lines. Although retired from service in the former Soviet Union, many MiG-23s are still in service with various export customers. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Price: 119.95 USD
Location: Grass Valley, California
End Time: 2024-12-03T01:17:55.000Z
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Brand: Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
Scale: 1:72
Vehicle Make: Mikoyan-Gurevich
Vehicle Type: Airplane
Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
Theme: 1:72 Air Power Series
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2024
Model: MiG-23ML Flogger-G
MPN: HA5315
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
