The Soviet MiG-23 proved to be more powerful than the American F-16 in combat.

The US military compared the technical and combat capabilities of the Soviet MiG-23 fighter and the American F-16. The first combat aircraft are in service with the DPRK, while the second are in service with South Korea, however, despite all the manufacturability of the armament of Seoul, it turned out that the Soviet MiG-23 would most likely win in battle.

Recently, both types of aircraft have been technically modified and retrofitted, and if the Soviet MiG-23 can be inferior to the F-16 fighter in some parameters, then due to its maneuverability, this will be enough to win in close combat, although taking into account the MiG's armament -23, the F-16 fighter is unlikely to even be able to engage in close combat.

“While the F-16 and MiG-23 - sold by both the USSR and the United States to a number of third world client countries such as Iraq, Libya and Indonesia - often left much to be desired in their capabilities, those that were reserved for sale to the Korean Peninsula - both Pyongyang and Seoul - were considered reliable. Comparing the characteristics of the MiG-23 with the F-16, we can say that the former is superior to its American counterpart in terms of range. The variable sweep of the MiG-23 allows the fighter to perform more extreme turns, which is especially useful in close combat. "- This is reported by Polit Russia, referring to the American media.

Despite its 50 years of age, the MiG-23 fighters are actively operated in 12 other countries, including Syria, Cuba, Libya, Vietnam, etc.