This $100,000 MiG-23 Is One of the Most Powerful Civilian-Owned Jets in the World

This $100,000 MiG-23 is one of the most powerful civilian-owned jets in the world, according to a report from a hangar at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida. The article describes a Soviet swing-wing interceptor, priced at $100,000, that is reportedly running and being sold by an owner identified as Will. It notes the MiG-23 entered Soviet service in 1970, three years after its first flight, and was NATO-dubbed the Flogger. Engine performance is highlighted: full afterburner can raise thrust from 18,800 lbf to 28,660 lbf, a gain estimated at roughly 50% to 80%. The startup sequence described involves a TS21 jet starter powered by batteries from powered wheelchairs and a technician performing compressor checks. Fuel capacity is cited at 1,200 gallons, with maximum-power burn estimated at seven to eight minutes.