A simple fly by wire for the Mig-23?

Nodeo-Franvier · Mar 21, 2021

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 · Mar 21, 2021

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

The Basket · Mar 21, 2021

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 · Jun 7, 2021

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 · Jun 7, 2021

Nodeo-Franvier said:
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 · Jun 7, 2021

tyrodtom said:
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 · Jun 7, 2021

J_P_C said:
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 · Jun 7, 2021

tyrodtom said:
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 · Nov 28, 2021

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.

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