Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
MiG-23 ML
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. MiG-23 ML Marker
Die MiG-23 wurde von 1964 bis 1966 zur Ablösung der MiG-21 entwickelt. Mitsamt den Lizenzbauten wurden weltweit schätzungsweise 11.000 Stück hergestellt. Eine entscheidende Neuerung der MiG-23 waren die Schwenkflügel. Sie verbesserten im Langsamflug den Auftrieb und ermöglichten vor allem den Bomberversionen eine kurze Start- und Landestrecke. Dadurch war die MiG-23 auch für Start und Landungen auf Feldflugplätzen geeignet.
Leistung: 12.500 kp
Länge: 16,80 m
Spannweite ausgeschwenkt: 14,25 m
Spannweite eingeschwenkt: 8,17 m
The MiG-23 was developed as a replacement for the MiG-21, between 1964 and 1966. About 11,000 planes of this type were produced. The decisive innovation of the the Mig-23 were the variable-sweep wings. They improved the uplift during landing and take-off and thus made it possible to use the MiG-23, in particular also the bomber version, on small airfields with short runways.
Power: 12,500 kp
Length: 16.80 m
Wingspan when swung out: 14.25 m
Wingspan when swung in: 8.17 m
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 49° 14.358′ N, 8° 53.967′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker is located in the parking lot of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 1, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lockheed T-33A Trainer (a few steps from this marker); Tupolev TU-134 (within shouting distance of this marker); MAN Schiffs-Dieselmotor / MAN Marine Diesel Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Dampfstraßenwalze / Steam Road Roller (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunting Percival/P66 Pembroke (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); USAF Matador TM-61 (about 120 meters away); Tupolev TU-144 (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Tupolev TU-144 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The MiG-23 ML and Marker
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-23; NATO reporting name: Flogger) is a variable-geometry fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union. It is a third-generation jet fighter, alongside similar Soviet aircraft such as the Su-17 "Fitter". It was the first Soviet fighter to field a look-down/shoot-down radar, the RP-23 Sapfir, and one of the first to be armed with beyond-visual-range missiles. Production started in 1969 and reached large numbers with over 5,000 aircraft built, making it the most produced variable-sweep wing aircraft in history. The MiG-23 remains in limited service with some export customers.(Submitted on October 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The view of the MiG-23 ML from the parking lot of the museum
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
