Zvezda 7225 MiG-23MF Soviet Interceptor 1/72 is a high-quality plastic model kit, ideal for military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of Cold War-era aircraft models. The model represents the Soviet interceptor fighter MiG-23MF, one of the most advanced combat aircraft of the 1970s and 1980s, widely used by the USSR as well as other Eastern Bloc countries and Middle Eastern states.

The MiG-23MF is a modification of the famous MiG-23, which first took to the air in 1967 and saw intensive service until the late 1980s, and in some armed forces even into the 21st century. The 1/72 scale model allows for an accurate reproduction of this aircraft’s distinctive silhouette – especially its variable-geometry wings which optimize flight performance at different speeds and altitudes. This technological innovation made the MiG-23F one of the most advanced interceptor fighters of its time, enabling missions such as intercepting enemy aircraft at long ranges and providing ground support in air-to-ground operations.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for aircraft model collections
• Users: USSR and Warsaw Pact countries, India, Egypt, Algeria
• Service period: Cold War (1970s and 1980s, gradually phased out in the 1990s)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Kit does not include glue or paints – allowing for individualized selection of tools and finishing
• Sharp surface details, realistic reproduction of panels, cockpit and armament
• Assembly instructions included – clear and adapted to all stages of construction

Why choose the Zvezda 7225 MiG-23MF Soviet Interceptor 1/72? This model offers excellent reproduction of the MiG-23MF’s distinctive features, such as the variable sweep wings, panel lines, and detailed landing gear and armament components. It’s not only a treat for experienced modelers (difficulty level 3/5), but also a great option for ambitious beginners – a complete set of step-by-step instructions allows you to efficiently build the model and learn high-quality modeling techniques.

We recommend this model both to Soviet aviation fans and all twentieth-century military history enthusiasts who want to have in their collection an aircraft that is an icon of the Cold War era.