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Mikoyan MiG-27
Bomber · USSR · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Mikoyan MiG-27 is a variable-sweep ground-attack aircraft, originally built by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau in the Soviet Union and later licence-produced in India by Hindustan Aeronautics as the Bahadur ("Valiant"). It is based on the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 fighter aircraft, but optimised for air-to-ground attack. Unlike the MiG-23, the MiG-27 did not have widespread use outside the Soviet Union, as most countries opted for the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN and Sukhoi Su-22 instead. As of late 2023, all Russian, Indian, Sri Lankan, Ukrainian, and Kazakh MiG-27s have been retired, bringing the type's service to an end.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Bomber
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- USSR
- Status
- Retired
- Engine
- 1× afterburning turbojet
- Thrust / Power
- 78.5 kN
- Length (ft)
- 56
- Wingspan (ft)
- 46
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 26253
- MTOW (lb)
- 45570
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 45932
- Max Speed (mph)
- 1171
- Armament
- Guns: 1 × 30 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-6-30 rotary cannon, 300 rounds, or, can be modified in a workshop to:; 1 × 23 mm Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 autocannon, 200 rounds.; Alternatively, a basic maintenance kit can be carried in place of a gun pod.; Hardpoints: 1 × centerline, 4 × fuselage and 2 × wing glove pylons