MiG 23 Flogger Flight

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2021
  • Dan Filer owns this awesome MiG 23 Flogger. You can see Dan in the front cockpit in this video. In the back seat is Will Ward, Will owns a MiG 23 single seat.
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Komentáře • 693

  • @martinguevara3423
    @martinguevara3423 Před rokem +70

    You won the 100,001 susbscriber

  • @Bobarus991
    @Bobarus991 Před rokem +46

    Thanks to the pilot for saving this plane! For several years, my comrades and I were on helicopter duty in an emergency situation at the airfield with these aircraft. A very loud and beautiful plane.
    Mi-8T pilot, Captain of the USSR Air Force

    • @gumarichard3791
      @gumarichard3791 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Is mig 23 still in use any where in the world?

    • @monsterkillsports3499
      @monsterkillsports3499 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@gumarichard3791As of 2023, the MiG-23 is operated by the air forces of Angola, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and Zimbabwe.

  • @deeacosta2734
    @deeacosta2734 Před 2 lety +399

    I can’t believe someone bought one of these and keeps it in flying condition. Crazy!

    • @deeacosta2734
      @deeacosta2734 Před 2 lety +8

      Such a weird plane to own.

    • @deeacosta2734
      @deeacosta2734 Před 2 lety +28

      They need to paint a red star on it somehow.

    • @conan670431
      @conan670431 Před 2 lety +8

      @@deeacosta2734 or kept the original BAF liverie on :)

    • @nickbayer7847
      @nickbayer7847 Před 2 lety +13

      I win the lottery💸💸💸 and I'm doing this for as many aircraft as possible

    • @questofknowledge8788
      @questofknowledge8788 Před 2 lety +14

      @@nickbayer7847 Amen, Even of I can’t fly them I want as many as possible to continue flying.

  • @MikoyanGurevichMiG21
    @MikoyanGurevichMiG21 Před 2 lety +290

    She's looking so well maintained and clean, props to Dan for taking care of her so well. Unbelievable seeing a private Flogger in full airworthy condition.

  • @vintagegirl1961
    @vintagegirl1961 Před 9 měsíci +28

    Rest in peace Mig-23 Flogger. So sad! Too many warbirds crashing lately. Glad the pilots survived.

  • @Dan-qp1el
    @Dan-qp1el Před rokem +200

    As an American, I think the Russians built some great planes. The landing gear design, and the sweep-wings are my favorite. I hope that some day the US and Russia can coexist peacefully.

  • @thebronzetoo
    @thebronzetoo Před 9 měsíci +14

    She was a great looking plane, Dan!! I'm bummed she's no longer with us, but I'm glad you guys got out relatively unscathed. Fly Safe!

  • @alexanderkulikov4593
    @alexanderkulikov4593 Před 10 měsíci +16

    In 1983, over the Baltic Sea, one captain on a MiG-23m won a demonstrative battle over a pair of Swedish "Wiggens" near the aircraft carrier "Moscow". The captain skillfully used all the technical capabilities inherent in this aircraft to win a maneuverable air battle. I'm sorry, I can't remember the captain's last name, but I shook his manly hand in 1998. God grant that the pilots converge only for demonstrative air battles!

  • @maksshapovalov413
    @maksshapovalov413 Před 2 lety +87

    As a Russian, I am very pleased to see that you keep it in such good condition, thank you!

    • @Joefred77
      @Joefred77 Před rokem +2

      You should leave Russia and ask for asylum BEFORE they force you to go to war

    • @maksshapovalov413
      @maksshapovalov413 Před rokem +29

      @@Joefred77 I will not leave Russia because it is a good country and I love it.

    • @pinochio6340
      @pinochio6340 Před rokem +2

      @@maksshapovalov413 yup you are right. He should leave his country soon.

    • @Dan-qp1el
      @Dan-qp1el Před rokem +15

      As an American, I wish for your wellbeing and hope that America and Russia can coexist peacefully some day soon.

    • @imamramadhan8712
      @imamramadhan8712 Před rokem +5

      @@Dan-qp1el ITS GIGA CHAD COMMENT

  • @steels96
    @steels96 Před 2 lety +126

    Im proud for your guys! Its still unbelivable that you guys in US have flying "23" instead of us, Russia.

    • @thewedge8823
      @thewedge8823 Před 2 lety +5

      Russia has sold most of their Mig-23s to Syria and North Korea!! I think they have hundreds of them

    • @joshuaecht
      @joshuaecht Před 2 lety +8

      @John Johnson This is a great point, and would build relationships between both countries. Also, most AF pilots would probably relate to their Russian counterparts and geek out about aviation.

  • @Void304
    @Void304 Před 2 lety +10

    Some people's hot rods are Mustangs or Corvettes. These guys own MiG-23s.
    What a life they have.

  • @MeatVision
    @MeatVision Před 2 lety +15

    Is always crazy to see an American in a Soviet fighter. Beautiful bird

  • @orneryokinawan4529
    @orneryokinawan4529 Před 2 lety +93

    I got to ride in a MiG-29 M2 variant in 2010 from a friend in Russia I knew from Okinawa by her brother who was a pilot at the time. I had to take a physical to and it cost me 1500 with hotel two weeks stay and you get to fly much longer and the pilot checks in with you. I passed out only once. It was intense and I needed some help out the plane they were very worried but I walked down the ladder under my own power. Those little planes can pull insane G's. Bucket list item finally checked off.

    • @ErikJohnston
      @ErikJohnston  Před 2 lety +14

      Oh man that’s totally cool!!

    • @Max-yf5sj
      @Max-yf5sj Před 2 lety +3

      Worth it.

    • @orneryokinawan4529
      @orneryokinawan4529 Před 2 lety +11

      @@ErikJohnston I felt like my eyes were gonna pop out of my head when he did the Cobra Manuever. Literally when you go from that speed to nearly a dead stop vertically, then the flat spin. The flat spin almost made me puke lol

    • @ErikJohnston
      @ErikJohnston  Před 2 lety +2

      @@orneryokinawan4529
      Oh wow!! Man I bet that was amazing though

    • @millicentsquirrelhole582
      @millicentsquirrelhole582 Před 2 lety +1

      @@orneryokinawan4529 Udon or yakisoba?

  • @Aeronaut1975
    @Aeronaut1975 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Gutted this aircraft was lost yesterday. I'm glad the guys got out OK!

  • @alexanderkulikov4593
    @alexanderkulikov4593 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Spark with the lowest thrust-to-weight ratio and with the absence of an onboard radar station. An aircraft for training and practicing piloting techniques under the supervision of an instructor. My favorite modification is the MiG-23mld, a swallow in the air and with excellent weapons. Thanks to Dan for the excellent condition of the aircraft! In the capable hands of the MiG-23 is a strong aircraft. An aircraft for pilots with above-average training. MiG-23 fighter pilot of the USSR Air Defense Aviation.

  • @andrulight9712
    @andrulight9712 Před rokem +9

    Летать на 23ем это конечно высший пилотаж! Пилоту респект!

  • @DanielArnolf
    @DanielArnolf Před 9 měsíci +5

    RIP Flogger... and little miracle, nobody got hurt.

  • @antoniok4735
    @antoniok4735 Před 2 lety +53

    It's great to see this Bulgarian Air Force Mig-23 still flying and in good condition keep up the good work. I wish my granddad was alive to see this bird still flying. He was stationed at Dobroslavtsi air base near the capital Sofia, where the last squadron was still flying it until it's deactivation in 2002 on the political orders of USA. So sad that the Bulgarian government put all the remaining perfectly flying planes on the runway and chop them on the runway for the americans to see and chear.
    He was one of the engineers, that kept this plane flying, I remember when he was told that the base will be closed and the planes destroyed he was crying and left the air force but his tattoo of the Mig-23 on his right forearm was a proud reminder for him.

    • @N238E
      @N238E Před 2 lety +7

      Damn that's f*ked

    • @danielmatej6399
      @danielmatej6399 Před 2 lety

      Hi it is not former Bulgarian but Czech air force.

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 Před 2 lety +4

      It’s a Russian rust bucket that would go down very fast against a modern aircraft or against a Ukrainian farmer

    • @chosearmandoarmando3864
      @chosearmandoarmando3864 Před 2 lety +22

      ​@@chamade166 Its an old warrior same as F-4. It was once defender of our skies. So let it rest and dont write stupid shit. Peace.

    • @obey2938
      @obey2938 Před rokem

      @@chamade166 Ну пока что ВКС РФ ебут вас во все щели, на своих более новых "вёдрах"😉

  • @ekscalybur
    @ekscalybur Před 2 lety +46

    I remember a time when seeing one of these over your head meant everything you could think of went very wrong. Glad to see it meaning a lot of things went right.

  • @TonyC1V1
    @TonyC1V1 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Damn man, I loved this aircraft so much. It was so stunning to see one in the United States, sadly it crashed and now it’s gone forever..

  • @hedibenameur5950
    @hedibenameur5950 Před 9 měsíci +5

    watching this after the crash makes it really sad

  • @Bunjamin27
    @Bunjamin27 Před 2 lety +36

    Haven't seen Will in forever! Used to have a Mig-21 at KYIP and was super friendly.. Great dude :)

    • @ErikJohnston
      @ErikJohnston  Před 2 lety +6

      Yeah he’s awesome!!

    • @constancel4211
      @constancel4211 Před 2 lety +4

      I wondered why the Fishbed on his helmet

    • @ErikJohnston
      @ErikJohnston  Před 2 lety +3

      @@constancel4211
      Will used to fly one

    • @Bunjamin27
      @Bunjamin27 Před 2 lety

      @@ErikJohnston - Miss having him on the airshow circuit and randomly seeing him fly around the area.

  • @joshuaecht
    @joshuaecht Před 2 lety +2

    This reminds me I need to work harder and get a new job. And win the lottery. What beautiful aircraft! It's also VERY rare to see a two-seat Flogger.

  • @ViacheslavIvantishin-ud7qt
    @ViacheslavIvantishin-ud7qt Před měsícem +1

    When i was very young i saw the cocpit of thid Mig 23 and it was like observe alien ship for me those days. It was a kind of "open doors day" when aircraft factory let any person to visitvthe plant and its production. The cockpit in this video is very different as a remember. This is one ofmy favourite, Star Wars like ship.

  • @user-ry3jf7jx6f
    @user-ry3jf7jx6f Před 2 lety +32

    Thank you from Russia. You save our history.

    • @grenzhochspannungshindernis
      @grenzhochspannungshindernis Před 2 lety +2

      They dont want to save our history, they want to destroy and rewrite it.

    • @user-ry3jf7jx6f
      @user-ry3jf7jx6f Před 2 lety +2

      @@grenzhochspannungshindernis We themselves destroyed Mig-23, Mig-27, Mig-21, Su-17(

    • @user-th2jm9gu7o
      @user-th2jm9gu7o Před 2 lety

      @@user-ry3jf7jx6f Ourselves. You need more practice.

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      @user-ry3jf7jx6f Před 2 lety +1

      @@user-th2jm9gu7o I study)

    • @dogetothemoon223
      @dogetothemoon223 Před 2 lety

      @@grenzhochspannungshindernis Then why are you on this channel if you hate Americans so much?

  • @DM014
    @DM014 Před 2 lety +18

    Интересно видеть Миг-23 в частной коллекции, да и в таком хорошем состоянии. Вы большие молодцы! Мне доводилось общаться с пилотами служивших на нём. Вообще они хорошо охарактеризовали машину и говорили, что в своё время был вполне неплохой самолёт.

    • @TheFaveteLinguis
      @TheFaveteLinguis Před 2 lety +2

      Мнения очень разнятся. Слышал от очень компетентных людей на нем летавших сплошной позитив об этой машине, но читал я только о потерях и неудобствах. Американцы писали о том как анализировали первые модели МиГ-23 по программе Give Doghnut и насколько сильно они были неудобны, но хвалили экспортные МиГ-21. В то же время старшие модели МиГ-23 должны быть лучше. Поди теперь узнай.
      В любом случае МиГ-23 появился в начале 70-х, когда американцы завершали Ф-14 и Ф-15.

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    • @DM014
      @DM014 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheFaveteLinguis ну я больше доверяю пилотам. Потому как они технику щупали и наши орлы летать умеют. Хотя не спорю становление Миг-23 на крыло было тернистым и трудным. Но машину довели. И хотя новые tomcat F-14 и eagle F-15. И были в всём более совершенными самолётами. Но правда такова, что Мигу-23 удалось с ними повоевать и весьма неплохо учитывая, что он уступая во всем мог сбивать и сбивал их. Правда всё равно счёт не в пользу Мигов, но ничего удивительного, хотя в моделировании получались куда более высокие потери. Но не об этом. Надо понимать несколько вещей: 1)Любая страна ведет свою пропаганду и их техника всегда будет показана в лучшем свете. Поэтому верить статьям журналистам "экспертам" я бы не стал. 2) Военная техника это только инструмент и само по себе оно не может взять и победить противника, победить или нет в реальном бою зависит от массы случайных условий и умений пилота.
      В конце концов первые версии Су-27 по сухим цифрам ТТХ во всем проигрывали F-15, но это не помешало нашим летчикам в сухую победить их в дуэлях. просто поищи бой на Су-27 против F-15 генерала Харчевского.

    • @user-ly1ez9jh7z
      @user-ly1ez9jh7z Před 2 lety +1

      Имел дала с ими 83-85г.

  • @mikefm4
    @mikefm4 Před rokem +7

    I always loved the 23
    Just a beautiful piece of Soviet Cold War aviation

  • @jetjox2000
    @jetjox2000 Před rokem +4

    I remember when this bird was based in Sarasota, and actually had it fly over my house one afternoon. Had my back turned and the lawnmower running, and it still got my attention as it passed over head at perhaps 180 kts. The sound was was awesome!

  • @alfs222
    @alfs222 Před 2 lety +10

    ФАНТАСТИЧЕСКИ ПРЕКРАСНАЯ МАШИНА!! ЖАЛЬ ЧТО ГДЕ-ТО ЗА ГРАНИЦЕЙ!! СПАСИБО ЗА ТО ЧТО СОХРАНИЛИ РУССКОГО КРАСАВЦА!!

    • @user-ng3oy1xq4c
      @user-ng3oy1xq4c Před 2 lety +1

      СОВЕТСКОГО ты хотел сказать?)

  • @EdiKillerEdison
    @EdiKillerEdison Před 2 lety +21

    Hey, guys. Great job. I had the privilege of operating this aircraft number 8107 and single seat 3303 as an avionics technician. The Mig 23 has been and will continue to be a matter of my heart. I wish you much success in your endeavors.

    • @trespire
      @trespire Před 2 lety +1

      I was up close and personal with one in the early 90's. It had recently defected from an Arab airforce and was undergoing some technical evaluation.
      The workmanship on it was realy bad. Countersunk rivits were all over the place, cracks in engine blades. Was very impressed by the main landing gear geometry, and how beafy they were.

  • @MA-iv7ol
    @MA-iv7ol Před 2 lety +7

    Wow! First time I've seen a real MiG 23 in flight up close, amazing to see such an iconic aircraft in the air. I just love this channel!

  • @user-tr9ng3cx6d
    @user-tr9ng3cx6d Před 2 lety +5

    МиГ-23УБ спарка!!!🙏😍👍 Спасибо!

  • @arturdabrowski3671
    @arturdabrowski3671 Před 2 lety +5

    Fajny odcinek. W latach 90-91 byłem w wojsku, w jednostce JW2848 Slupsk-Redzikowo PL. Obsługiwałem te samoloty. Głównie tankowałem tlen do nich. Główny zawór tlenu był pod lewym skrzydłem. Mój dystrybutor tlenu to był AKZS-75M na podwoziu ZIL-131. Fajnie powspominać. Pozdrawiam z Polski.
    Nice episode. In the years 90-91 I was in the army, in the JW2848 Slupsk-Redzikowo PL unit. I was servicing these planes. Mostly I was filling up with oxygen to them. The main oxygen valve was under the left wing. My oxygen distributor was AKZS-75M on the ZIL-131 chassis. It's fun to reminisce. Greetings from Poland.

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 Před 9 měsíci +14

    This aircraft crashed today, August 13, 2023, at the Thunder Over Michigan airshow, according to reports. Both aircrew ejected. Further information to come.

    • @royarl
      @royarl Před 9 měsíci +4

      Pilots are safely recovered. Sounds like there are no injuries on the ground. I was there, and it went behind trees before I saw the smoke. From where we were, we didn't see the parachutes. I'm so glad to find out that they're OK. I didn't think they made it out for about an hour.

    • @SparkySlow
      @SparkySlow Před 9 měsíci

      Darn I watch this plane presentation never thought of that will happen

  • @alexeykubyshkin6580
    @alexeykubyshkin6580 Před 10 měsíci +12

    Я русский! Спасибо тебе за сохранность нашей птички!

    • @E266PD
      @E266PD Před 5 měsíci

      Он разбился. Нет его.

  • @aaronlopez3585
    @aaronlopez3585 Před 2 lety +46

    Love it, I could almost smell the jet a fuel. Amigo, friendly reminder don't fly to close to Cuba they might think it's another one of theirs trying to get away. Great job 👍

    • @orneryokinawan4529
      @orneryokinawan4529 Před 2 lety +2

      That'd be scary getting locked on by a SAM.

    • @a1dfiler
      @a1dfiler Před 2 lety +3

      That’s funny because I did fly near Cuba on a Victor airway in my L-39 a few yrs ago. They asked what type aircraft and then vectored my off the airway further away from Cuba!

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev Před 2 lety +13

    How unutterably awesome. That is one of the coolest looking jets ever

  • @JuanPerez-co9nd
    @JuanPerez-co9nd Před 2 lety +2

    LOL! amazing video, thanks!!! love the "where is maverick?" poster.

  • @user-dr8jb7cm9o
    @user-dr8jb7cm9o Před 2 lety +48

    Прекрасный самолёт -много труда вложили что бы довести его до лётной готовности

    • @user-cz3gl1xs5j
      @user-cz3gl1xs5j Před rokem +4

      Понимаете,уважаемый,я просто вне себя,от распирающего меня,негодования,по поводу наших,российских реалий,в подобном плане,сохранения технического наследия прошлых лет,в рабочем,действующем состоянии!Ведь это все,возможно!!!Но у нас,подобная техника,не только самолеты,сдана в металлолом,уничтожена,фактически,а вот этим,неугомонным американцам,взбрело в голову восстановить списанный МиГ-23,этот,зачем то!!!Я отвечу,зачем им это нужно!!!Затем,чтобы другие люди,могли любоваться полетом такой красивой птички,понимать,что это история авиации, ВВС СССР,вообще то!!!До слез,проняло,кадры полета этого моего,не побоюсь так сказать,любимого МиГ-23,рядом с которыми довелось служить два года,1980-82 годы,в АТБ Липецкого Авиацентра,наблюдая их,таких же красивых,тогда,в полете,провожая и встречая их,после возвращения с полигона Авиацентра!Службу свою,я помню,несмотря на прошедшие 40 лет,c той поры,хорошая,у меня была служба,интересная!!!

    • @user-te6cl2sv5r
      @user-te6cl2sv5r Před rokem +4

      @@user-cz3gl1xs5j Успокойся всё нормально у нас уже давно другая техника а на 23 можно смотреть в музеи .)))

    • @CallMeShiba
      @CallMeShiba Před rokem

      ​@@user-te6cl2sv5r Жалко конечно

    • @Bobarus991
      @Bobarus991 Před rokem +1

      @@user-te6cl2sv5r если ты не помнишь прошлого, то нет будущего.
      Бортач Ми-8 Т, ТВ, ИВ, ПП, МТ, МИВ

  • @alexbenkendorf
    @alexbenkendorf Před 8 měsíci +1

    This beautiful plane brings back the warmest memories for me. All my childhood I so them above my head. But I wasn't afraid them. They guarded my peace.

  • @Travelleramit
    @Travelleramit Před 9 měsíci +4

    This one crashed yesterday@ an air show .
    .Both occupants survived , ejected safely
    13.8.2023
    Aircraft totalled

  • @georgipartsalev6193
    @georgipartsalev6193 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for keeping this stunning piece of history flying!

  • @waynester71
    @waynester71 Před 2 lety +2

    So cool.. Swing wings are like pop up head lights on cars.. Its not new tech or current, but still look oh so good! 😎
    Fantastic achievement to have this ‘23 in the air 👊🏼

  • @CH3TN1K313
    @CH3TN1K313 Před 2 lety +14

    Amazing to see someone put in the work to keep this beauty of aviation history, in such magnificent condition. I really wish more people would do this with war birds, cold war jets, and tanks from all eras. Unless they are kept in running condition, it's almost the same as having a picture. The full working model is so much more superior.

  • @obey2938
    @obey2938 Před rokem +4

    Спасибо товарищ) С любовью из России!

  • @andrewvos3454
    @andrewvos3454 Před 2 lety +4

    Brought back memories of ongoing cat-&-mouse standoffs between SAAF Mirage F1's & "Angolan" Mig 23's; South West African/Angolan Bush war, around late 1980's.

  • @TheStowAway594
    @TheStowAway594 Před 2 lety +4

    What a crazy cool aircraft, and super unique to see in the USA. Great job to everyone keeping her flying! The paperwork to get that here and flying was insane lol

  • @mrLumen2
    @mrLumen2 Před 2 lety +15

    С любовью из СССР.

  • @pietroseven8228
    @pietroseven8228 Před 2 lety +7

    Respect guys, you are really enthusiasts for such a beauty birds. In other countries they are maximally only in museums.

  • @zeom76
    @zeom76 Před 2 lety +4

    Really nice to see Americans bring back the Soviet Flogger back to the front. Thanks for sharing.

  • @M60A3
    @M60A3 Před rokem +1

    While in Cuba, when going to the airport, I spotted the mig-23 with number 810 on sides of the cockpit, it was parked on a concrete slab in front of a military college, really beautiful to see in person

  • @DNModels
    @DNModels Před 2 lety +15

    I would really like to see the engine gauges on take off right up to burner off.
    Thank you for this.
    And please more, more!

  • @KD5XB
    @KD5XB Před rokem +1

    "Strangle the parrot"! I haven't heard that in YEARS!

  • @paulloveless4122
    @paulloveless4122 Před 2 lety +4

    Duuuude the drone footage at the beginning is aweeeeesome!

  • @jurgstreuli3093
    @jurgstreuli3093 Před 2 lety +3

    The MiG 23 is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built. 👍

    • @user-pp3iw3cg6v
      @user-pp3iw3cg6v Před 2 lety

      23 сложен для летчика, особенно старых модификаций. Так что эти парни смелые ребята:)
      Одно дело его эксплуатировать в советской системе, где была наработана методическая база.
      И совсем другое делать так как это делают они:)

  • @rob737700
    @rob737700 Před 2 lety +4

    Amazing that there are a few of these privately owned much less flying. Thank you to the owner for letting us take a look.

  • @alexdentondxiw
    @alexdentondxiw Před 2 lety +8

    Awesome! And good to see Ward back in the air! I miss seeing him fly his 21 in Ypsilanti

  • @stellardust6954
    @stellardust6954 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just got to see a Mig-23 flying at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, today at the EAA Airventure. Super cool. Loud is for certain and definitely sleek with the fold wings.

  • @gazof-the-north5708
    @gazof-the-north5708 Před 2 lety +43

    The design of the undercarriage is amazing. How the hell they got that to fold up into what seems almost too small a space!

    • @Erated78
      @Erated78 Před 2 lety +8

      Apparently designed by a woman that earned her the Lenin award.

    • @nercksrule
      @nercksrule Před 2 lety +2

      It's PFM, my man.
      Pure Fucking Magic.

    • @m0rvidusm0rvidus18
      @m0rvidusm0rvidus18 Před rokem

      @@Erated78 White liberals just discovered this and are making a movie about it. The womyn in question actually designed the Mig 21 non-delta prototype but was kept down by the socialist patriarchy, who stole her design and placed a delta wing on it. Then a rough design for the Mig 29 she drew on a napkin and left in the yoga changerooms was stolen by another aeronautical engineer. She was also bi, poly and liberated herself from children.

    • @VITALA02
      @VITALA02 Před rokem +3

      Потому ,что если бы не разработал ,поехал бы лес валить в Сибирь .

  • @stanislavt6376
    @stanislavt6376 Před 2 lety +4

    All MiG airplanes are beautiful!

  • @ayanchakraborty3559
    @ayanchakraborty3559 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Mig 23 is still the fastest single engine aircraft in the world.

  • @SkyLifeFlyer
    @SkyLifeFlyer Před 2 lety +11

    Awesome!! Definitely want a ride on one of those

  • @luchoudremont3408
    @luchoudremont3408 Před 2 lety +8

    What an honor to see this Soviet Fighter Legend taking off to the skies again 🥰

    • @God-sz4pf
      @God-sz4pf Před 2 lety +5

      I'm from syria my cousin is a mig 23 pilot and so don't worry it still flies and carries out air strikes

  • @sirius9897
    @sirius9897 Před rokem +1

    I like the old good looking planes

  • @zeljkodejanovic8786
    @zeljkodejanovic8786 Před rokem +6

    If the MIG-23 were to be modernized with optoelectronic devices, modern radar and targeting radar with new weapons, it would still be an excellent aircraft today.

  • @user-hr9rq6eu3b
    @user-hr9rq6eu3b Před 2 lety +7

    Спасибо что любите Миг-23!!!!!! Я не успел на нем полетать)) Всего пару лет не хватило((

  • @robbyowen9107
    @robbyowen9107 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful footage, thanks Erik!!!

  • @phantomkea2
    @phantomkea2 Před 2 lety +2

    Much respect for that GoPro on the wingtip !

    • @ErikJohnston
      @ErikJohnston  Před 2 lety +2

      Haha, this and the A-4 are the fastest I’ve ever tested them. 450kts

  • @michaelwplde
    @michaelwplde Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastic looking bird!

  • @megnatarnorth2879
    @megnatarnorth2879 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Absolutely beautiful aircraft.

  • @JacoBecker
    @JacoBecker Před rokem +1

    Excellent production ! Thank you for sharing !

  • @mackjsm7105
    @mackjsm7105 Před 2 lety +7

    You guys NEED the RED star!!

  • @drpando
    @drpando Před rokem +2

    Can't believe one of these is flying around in our airspace under private ownership. It's actually quite beautiful and a sinister looking machine at the same time. Love the swing wings. I can't even think about how much it must cost to maintain.

  • @lovecchio420
    @lovecchio420 Před 2 lety +6

    I find this plane visually appealing.

  • @TheSonicfrog
    @TheSonicfrog Před 2 lety +1

    What a beautiful aircraft! top marks to MiG design bureau ... pretty funny "where is Maverick"...

  • @sachsgs2509
    @sachsgs2509 Před 2 lety +7

    What a beautiful jet👌

  • @IrishManJT
    @IrishManJT Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely fantastic!

  • @ToyManFlyer1100
    @ToyManFlyer1100 Před 2 lety +1

    Haha, we used to about 20 years ago fly the foam 1/5 scale version of these for the tankers to shoot at...Also, they made a great R/C plane to have fun with...Not very manuevable, but cool to look at going thru the air...😊😊!!!

  • @APV878
    @APV878 Před 2 lety +4

    AWESOME! Fascinating aircraft

  • @jacekbrylka8837
    @jacekbrylka8837 Před 2 lety +2

    Congr! Best from Poland

  • @patrickvancaelenberg8374

    Waouuuw !! Simply amazing !!. Owning a Russian jet and being able to fly with it. Simply wonderful !!

  • @oxcart4172
    @oxcart4172 Před 8 měsíci +1

    When i was a kid, the only time u saw a MiG of any kind was in REALLY grainy photos most likely taken with a tiny camera hidden in some brave soul's hand!

  • @f4cphantom2
    @f4cphantom2 Před 2 lety +8

    So awesome! I wish I had the means to do something like this. I'd fly a F4 Phantom..

  • @borisrozavilovsky-levit14

    Hi Erik!!! You make me laugh to death when you call to Maverick !! Come and fight me!! Hilarious!!!😁

  • @dogetothemoon223
    @dogetothemoon223 Před 2 lety +4

    OMG I've been waiting for this video FOREVER. Sorry for the caps.

  • @TambovskiyPchelovoD
    @TambovskiyPchelovoD Před 2 lety +4

    Классная машина! Привет из России! 🖐️👍👍👍

  • @SackyX
    @SackyX Před 9 měsíci +2

    Man I hope I didn't not accidentally put bad juju on the plane from my comment a month ago, I love all aircraft. I'm glad no one was hurt during the Thunder over Michigan Air Show. I seriously feel so guilty.😔

  • @MichaelHeinrich1
    @MichaelHeinrich1 Před 2 lety

    OMG she Looks so unbelievable beautiful in flight. Thank you for uploading and for providing the Link.

  • @AndriiNikolaiev
    @AndriiNikolaiev Před 2 lety +2

    Приятно смотреть на эту птичку.

  • @user-rd1xd7rh1w
    @user-rd1xd7rh1w Před 2 lety +21

    Вы где этот раритет нашли? Можете не говорить где. Прошло пол века и это изделие на крыле до сих пор.MADE IN USSR/гарантия качества на сотню лет при должном ТО обслуживание.

    • @user-rd1xd7rh1w
      @user-rd1xd7rh1w Před 2 lety

      @@kotjrazzzz давно уже в музее должен стоять.

    • @user-sp6lo3wp5u
      @user-sp6lo3wp5u Před 2 lety +1

      Что там B-52, вот Ан-2, который ещё в 40-х создавался и до сих пор летает.

  • @MattHew-dt3hk
    @MattHew-dt3hk Před 11 měsíci +1

    Imagine going from Constant Peg to being owned by some dude likes its a Corvette. Incredible

  • @AlexandrShpakovskiy
    @AlexandrShpakovskiy Před 2 lety +1

    Erik - Thanks for Great Video!!!
    Greetings from Moscow - Almaty !!!

  • @dutch2smoked927
    @dutch2smoked927 Před rokem +2

    i fly this thing daily in warthunder but goddamm in real life that thing looks so stunning love this plane

  • @CharmedLifeMotivation
    @CharmedLifeMotivation Před 5 měsíci +1

    Never noticed before how much the flogger looks like an F4 phantom.

  • @Uliio
    @Uliio Před 2 lety +1

    One of the coolest thing's i've seen on yt. Crazy you can own something like that privately lol. Awesome.

  • @Michael_Wurster
    @Michael_Wurster Před rokem +1

    ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

  • @EdWhisenantAviation
    @EdWhisenantAviation Před 2 lety +3

    Only thing to say Eric is this thing looks AWESOME 👍😎

    • @ErikJohnston
      @ErikJohnston  Před 2 lety

      Yeah it’s a very cool looking bird. Also check out my Walkaround if you haven’t seen it

    • @EdWhisenantAviation
      @EdWhisenantAviation Před 2 lety

      @@ErikJohnston I can't believe how clean it looks. I will check out the walkaround 👍

  • @douglasp5282
    @douglasp5282 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful bird!!!

  • @b0bl00i
    @b0bl00i Před 2 lety +2

    Wow, great looking flogger. Such a sleek jet. Any more video of this flying?

  • @raymondellis5720
    @raymondellis5720 Před 2 lety +28

    Impressive video! Where did you pick that up? Dimitris' Used Mig Sales? I hope you got the remainder of the factory warrantee! The old bird looks to be in real good condition. Nice job; airplane and video!

    • @conan670431
      @conan670431 Před 2 lety +1

      I will take a wild guess and say it is an ex Bulgarian AF one :)

    • @adamlewellen5081
      @adamlewellen5081 Před 2 lety +1

      Bought from the lord of war! 2 for 1 special!

    • @adamlewellen5081
      @adamlewellen5081 Před 2 lety

      How does faa do a annual on a foreign military airframe? A video topic???

    • @Zedul
      @Zedul Před 2 lety

      @@adamlewellen5081 It's covered in his walkaround video. The FAA has an "experimental" classification for collectibles that still fly.