But whereas the MiG-23 was widely exported, fewer customers were interested in the MiG-27. The exceptions were India, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, who formerly operated the MiG-27.

Different Armament For a Different Role As noted, whereas the MiG-23 was a true fighter, the MiG-27 was developed to serve as a ground attack aircraft. It first entered service in 1970.

The Specifications of the MiG-27 The MiG-27 was a single-seat jet with one Tumansky R-29 B-300 afterburning engine capable of providing 17,600 pounds of thrust dry, or 25,400 pounds of thrust with ...