Flogger - Single-engine variable-sweep fighter (MiG-23) and fighter-bomber (MiG-27). One 27,000 lb. st. (with AB) Tumansky R-29BS-300 turbojet. One twin-barrel 23-mm cannon, plus up to 8 air to air missiles. version can carry up to 6600 lbs. of external ordinance. This is a version of the MiG-23 optimized for the ground attack role, with a new nose, simpler engine intakes and nozzle, and other changes. These limit supersonic performance, but reduce cost, weight and fuel consumption. 1973.

«Indepedent Military Review» No21, 1997, p.6

Aircraft: MiG-27K. Take-off mass 18,100kg (max 20,670kg). Combat load mass 4,00kg. Fuel 4,600kg (with extra tanks 6,600kg). Max speed at 11km 1,800km/h (at ground 1,350km/h). Practical ceiling 15,600m. Max overload 7.0. Low altitude range [n/a] (with extra fuel tanks 580km). Max distance 2,500km. Length 17.04m. Wing span 7.78/14.0m Wing area 34.16/37.27m². Heigth 5.0m.