Trumpeter 02854 MIG-23MF Flogger-B (1/48) is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for demanding aircraft modelers. The model faithfully replicates the Soviet MiG-23MF Flogger-B jet fighter in the popular 1:48 scale, allowing for a very detailed and impressive final effect. The kit measures 365.9 mm in length and has a wingspan of 290.3 mm, enabling the evaluation and display of numerous structural details characteristic of this aircraft.

MiG-23MF Flogger-B was the basic export version of the MiG-23 fighter—one of the most important and advanced aircraft in the arsenal of the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries during the 1970s and 1980s. Designed between 1964 and 1966 as the successor to the MiG-21, it was the first Soviet fighter to feature variable-geometry wings, allowing flight characteristics to be adjusted for varying conditions. The MiG-23MF first flew in 1967, entered service in 1971, and played an important role during the Cold War, being used by the air forces of the USSR, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Egypt, India, Syria, and many other Eastern Bloc and allied countries. It also took part in numerous regional conflicts, such as Middle Eastern wars and interventions in Afghanistan.

The Trumpeter model is characterized by a very high level of detail and an innovative design that allows the wings to be assembled in three characteristic positions (angles: 16°, 45°, and 72°). The set includes over 350 high-quality plastic parts distributed across 16 sprues. The cockpit is intricately rendered, with photo-etched parts for the pilot's seat belts and harness adding a significant dose of realism. The model also includes clear plastic parts for the canopy and a wide array of optional armaments and external stores, allowing for personalization and faithful recreation of specific aircraft configurations.

• Scale: 1:48
• Country of origin: USSR
• Period of use: Cold War, 1970s and 1980s
• Composition: plastic, photo-etched parts for interior details
• Category: plastic model kit

Recommended for advanced modelers and military aviation enthusiasts seeking a high level of historical and modeling appeal. The complexity (difficulty level 4/5) makes building the MiG-23MF a rewarding challenge that will impress with its detail, both on the shelf and in competition displays.