OVERVIEW: The MiG-23BN aka Flogger H is a single engine, variable-geometry, supersonic 3rd generation fighter-bomber. 

DETAILS:  The MiG-23B series of fighter-bombers were intended to replace the inadequate MiG-17 and Su-7s that were filling the attack role in the 1960's. The initial small production version of the fighter bomber was the MiG-23B. After only about 24 aircraft were produced, it was superseded by the MiG-23BN/Flogger H. 
   
The Flogger H lacked the HIGH LARK radar used by the MiG-23 fighters.  Instead, to improve its bombing accuracy, it had the Sokol-23N nav-attack system, with an included "Fon" laser range finder.  The Flogger H also had enhanced defensive capabilities, including the internal "I" band (8-10 GHz) SPS-141 jammer, capable of jaming targets in the front arc of the aircraft and optimized for use against the fire control radar of the Hawk and Nike-Hercules SAMs.  The Flogger H also had internal mounted chaff dispensers. The MiG-23's small profile made it hard to spot. The aircraft was powered by an R-29B-300 turbojet engine, producing 23,370 lb of thrust. 

NOTES: IOC 1973 (approx.) Approximately 624 MiG-23BNs were built from 1973-1985, mostly for export.  The "A" subvarient was almost identical to the Soviet version and was exclusively for export to Warsaw Pact countries.  The "B" subvarient featured downgraded countermeasures gear and avionics; it was provided to Algeria, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Libya, and Syria.

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