A simple fly by wire for the Mig-23?

[Nodeo-Franvier]

Why didn't the Soviet give Mig-23 a simple computer that adjust wing angle according to engine settings?
Would such a system have been feasible?

 

[swampyankee]

Why didn't Panavia do the same for the non-fighter versions of the Tornado? No perceived need.

 

[The Basket]

In reality the MiG-23 had 3 wing settings.

Landing
Flight
Supersonic

So you just put it in the mid sweep position and left it there.

 

[J_P_C]

only digital thing Mig-23 had was pilot's Casio watch if he had such.... - you may not add simple computer because it needs proper sensors and A/D converters and interface with other aircraft systems - "simple" is a word which have totally different meaning in the world of aviation technology

 

[tyrodtom]

Why didn't the Soviet give Mig-23 a simple computer that adjust wing angle according to engine settings?
Would such a system have been feasible?

One slaved to engine settings wouldn't be what you'd want.
Think of take off, wings forward for max lift, and max power too for quick takeoff
. Landing ( which would be with the wings forward ) is another flight condition where max power might be needed if you have to abort the landing.

 

[J_P_C]

One slaved to engine settings wouldn't be what you'd want.
Think of take off, wings forward for max lift, and max power too for quick takeoff
. Landing ( which would be with the wings forward ) is another flight condition where max power might be needed if you have to abort the landing.

well - simply you are wrong - it must be coupled with aero data sensors, absolutely not with engine control lever....

 

[tyrodtom]

well - simply you are wrong - it must be coupled with aero data sensors, absolutely not with engine control lever....

I don't think you understood what I said, , I said wing sweep controlled by engine power would not ( wouldn't) be safe., or what would work best.

 

[J_P_C]

I don't think you understood what I said, , I said wing sweep controlled by engine power would not ( wouldn't) be safe., or what would work best.

sorry - you have been correct than - in fact it will be very bad idea to couple logic of such system with throttle setting

 

[The Basket]

I learned the wing sweep on the MiG-23 was variable and the pilot could choose any wing sweep angle.

So it wasn't fixed as such.