“Nearly every single model of an Iraqi MiG-25PD from 1991 I’ve seen so far is missing at least one, sometimes two, of the following three details,” Tom Cooper.
Here’s a note for all the MiG-25 modelers out there.
“Although I frequently help modelers with tips regarding camouflage colors, markings, and weapon configurations, I’ve been out of the loop when it comes to model-building for years, and thus, I cannot but observe that I’ve got no clue what is available on the market or about modern-day modeling techniques.”
“Nevertheless, nearly every single model of an Iraqi MiG-25PD from 1991 I’ve seen so far is missing at least one, sometimes two, of the following three details.”
These can be seen in the attached photos.
1.) National flag: effective Jan. 16, 1991, the ‘takbir’ title (i.e., inscription ‘Allah-u-Akbar’) was added in green on the white field, in between the three stars. (Sure, you can still find photos of Iraqi MiG-25s from 2003-2004 showing no such titles, but this only means the aircraft was out of service already before Jan. 16, 1991).
2.) All Iraqi MiG-25s in service as of 1991 were equipped with chaff & flare dispensers—installed on top of their wings in the form of wing fences. There was no exception to this rule (so much so, even two-seat conversion trainers like MiG-25PUs have got these). These were nearly two times higher than ‘normal’ wing fences.
3.) All Iraqi MiG-25PDs and MiG-25RBs have got RWR-blisters on their intakes. Blisters on MiG-25PDs were bigger than those on MiG-25RBs and triangle-shaped.
Photo by Tom Cooper, Iraqi Air Force, and Romain Flechon Facebook Page
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