The MiG-23BN was an East German Multirole Combat Aircraft when it was introduced in Wargame: AirLand Battle. It was rearmed and re-rolled to Ground Attack Aircraft in Wargame: Red Dragon.
History[]
The MiG-23BN is a single-engine, single-seat, variable-geometry wing fighter produced by Mikoyan-Gurevich for the Soviet Air Force. The MiG-23BN (NATO Reporting Name: FLOGGER-H) was based on the MiG-23B "FLOGGER-F" ground attack aircraft, and first flew in 1973. The type received the same engine as its contemporary fighter variants, the R-29-300, compared to the AL-21 which powered the MiG-23B. The MiG-23B series' strike roll required several redesigns from the fighter/interceptor configuration of the M-series. As such, the MiG-23B/BN have a cropped nose and higher seat for better visibility, up-armored windscreen, and no radar.
East Germany used 22 MiG-23BNs. Jagdbombenfliegergeschwader 37 used MiG-23BN.
Overview[]
AirLand Battle[]
The MiG-23BN is a relatively inexpensive strike platform available to East German and REDFOR decks. It is armed with a single GSh-23L cannon, four RBK-500 anti-tank cluster bombs and two AAM Infrared missiles.
The speed isn't the best but it is very close, the MiG-23BN is vulnerable to both enemy SAMs and AAMs.
Red Dragon[]
In Red Dragon, the MiG-23BN traded its 2 R-60 Molniya AAMs to 2 additional RBK-500 anti-tank cluster bombs, transformed into a pure Ground Attack Aircraft.
The type has better ECM than the East German MiG-23ML fighter, though it is of moderate power (20%), exceptional speed, and its six large HEAT cluster bombs make the type deadly against the top armor of tanks and transports alike.
The major drawbacks of the MiG-23BN include its relatively poor ECM and lack of any air to air missiles. These factors leave the MiG-23BN vulnerable to both enemy SAMs and AAMs, while the MiG-23BN's ability to strike back at enemy aircraft is very limited. As such, a fighter or SEAD escort should be considered when employing the BN.
Weapons[]
AirLand Battle[]
| Weapons | 
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| Type | Autocannon | Cluster Bomb | AAM |
| Name | GSh-23 | RBK-500 | R-60 Molniya |
| Caliber | 23mm [AoE] | 500kg [HEAT] [GRAP] | Infrared [AoE] [F&F] |
| Ammo | x 250 | x 4 | x 2 |
| Range | Ground = 2100 m Helicopters = 1400 m  Airplanes = 2100 m
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Ground = 3500 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = N/A m Helicopters = 1750 m Airplanes = 2800 m
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| Accuracy | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| AP Power | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| HE Power | 1 | N/A | 3 |
| Suppression | 53 | 100 | 120 |
| Rate of fire | 535 r/min | 42 r/min | 60 r/min |
Red Dragon[]
| Weapons | 
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| Type | Autocannon | Cluster Bomb | No Weapon |
| Name | GSh-23L | RBK-500 | |
| Caliber | 23mm [AoE] | 500kg [HEAT] [CLUS] | |
| Ammo | x 500 | x 6 | |
| Range | Ground = 2100 m Helicopters = 1575 m Airplanes = 2275 m
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Ground = 3500 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 30% | 20% | |
| Stabilizer | 30% | N/A | |
| AP Power | N/A | 6 | |
| HE Power | 1 | N/A | |
| Suppression | 46 | 300 | |
| Rate of fire | 1071 r/min | 60 r/min |
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