Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Diecast Model

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD “Flogger” – White 55, 120th IAP, Soviet Air Force, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, 1989

1:72 Scale.  Length: 9".  Wingspan (spread): 7.75"


Limited production of approximately 700 models worldwide

The 120th IAP arrived at Bagram and Shindad Afghanistan as part of the 23rd Air Army in 1988 and stayed until January 31, 1989. The 120th formed in 1969 at Brest Oblast and transferred to Domna in 1971. The 120th IAP was re-equipped with MiG-23s in 1978 and flew them until 1993 when they converted to the MiG-29. The MiG-23MLD was the most numerous MiG-23 variant in Afghanistan. The MiG-23MLD was nicknamed “Grif – griffon” by VVS crews. Soviet forces were in Afghanistan from late 1979 until late 1989.


Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of a MiG-23 features: