Yes, indeed it doesn’t, the export model does not have the vortex generators nor the dogtooth. The visual difference is the extra pair of dielectric apertures on the wing glove leading edge (bigger inside ones, white coloured- they are for SPO-15LE RWR). There are two on each glove on MLD whether russian or export while only one each on previous models (ML, MF etc.)
Ok, thanks for info, but seems that MiG-23ML of Syrian and Libyan AF (which are export 23-19B models), and sometimes labelled as MLAE, have also these “new” dielectrics. As is often the case, difficult to compare different versions when only minor details are visible.
The D of “MLD” stands for доработанный, then I always thought that they were clearly noticeable modifications.
Syrian :
PS: I’ve finally found an article describing the Izdeliye 23-22A (Bulgarian model) and it’s particularities, as compared to 23-19B of Syrian AF. Thanks.
227 doesn’t look like an Argie serial. My bet is on Uruguay AF.
Bet is correct.
Other view of 227 with different art :
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