Hobby Master HA5315, MIG-23ML Flogger 2786, Israeli Air Force, 1990s

Description: Brand: Hobby Master Model: HA5315, MIG-23ML Flogger 2786, Israeli Air Force, 1990s "defection plane of Maj. Adul Bassem of Syria AF" Material: Diecast Type: Military Aircraft Scale: 1/72 Length: 23.2cm, Wingspan:19.4cm (Swept:10.8cm), Height:6.7cm [Stock Available. Original, Brand new and unused] Features: True 1/72 scale. Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Canopy can be displayed open or closed. Pilot figure included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. Highly collectable. Background: 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. 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. Specifications : 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 Wingspan: Fully Swept – 26 ft 7 ins (7.78 m) Fully Spread – 45 ft 8 ins (13.97 m) Weight: Empty: 22,440 lbs (10,200 kg) Maximum take-off: 39,160 lbs (17,800 kg) Performance Power Plant: 1 X Soyuz/Tumansky R-35-300 Afterburning Turbojet Thrust: 28,600 lbs (13,000 kg) Maximum speed: 1,553 mph (2,500 kmh) Service Ceiling: 60,680 ft (18,500 m) Range: 1,211 miles (1,950 km) Armament: 1 X GSh-23L 23mm Two-Barrel Cannon w/200 Rounds Maximum External Weapons Load: 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) Weapons Options: AAMs and ASMs R-3 (AA-2 Atoll) R-13R (AA-2-2 Atoll-C) R-13M (AA-2-2 Atoll-D) R-23R (AA-7 Apex) R-23T (AA-7 Apex) R-24R (AA-7 Apex) R-24T (AA-7 Apex) R-60 (AA-8 Aphid) R-60M (AA-8 Aphid) Unguided Rockets S-5 S-8 S-24 Unguided Bombs FAB-250 FAB-500 OFAB-100 Fragmentation Bombs Cluster Bombs ZAB-500 Napalm Bombs UPK-23 250 Pods with a GSh-23L Cannon Known variants: MiG-23B, MiG-23BN, MiG-23BK, MiG-23BM, MiG-23BN, MiG-23M, MiG-23MF, MiG-23ML MiG-23MLA, MiG-23MLD, MiG-23MS, MiG-23P, MiG-23S, MiG-23UB, MiG-23UM, MiG-24 (export MiG-23) Payment: We accept payment via PayPal Payment is expected within 4 days of purchase CN and HK customers can ask for the specific payment method The item price and shipping cost are exclusive of any import duties and taxes Delivery & Shipping: ***For any parcel ship to Hong Kong, please contact our customer service for further discuss on shipping rate*** The order will be handled within 1-3 working days after receipt of the payment. The order will be shipped by air mail/parcel/E-express with tracking number via the Hong Kong Post Service. For each additional purchased item, we will offer US$2 shipping discount. International buyers please contact us for a postage/shipping quote to your location if this is not in the list. However, we reserved our rights not to send some countries due to the logistic problem. The shipping period takes almost 7-20 business days for overseas customers but some other countries say Mexico, Italy and etc may take around 12-30 business days to arrive. For return shipping cost, buyer should pay for that. All shipping fee & handling fees are non-refundable. Please feel free to contact us if any questions. We shall reply to your enquiry within 1 days. If you are satisfied with our service and product, please DO leave us a positive feedback. Thanks #Regarding refund or exchange, please contact us for the returning address first. For details, please refer to return policy.

Price: 80 USD

Location: HK

End Time: 2024-09-02T02:42:50.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24 USD