OVERVIEW: The MiG-27 aka Mig-23 BM aka Flogger D is a single engine, variable-geometry, supersonic 3rd generation attack aircraft. 

DETAILS:  The MiG-27 shares the basic airframe of the MiG-23, but with a revised nose – nicknamed "Utkonos" ("Platypus") in Russian service, first introduced on the MiG-23B.
   
Dissatisfaction with the MiG-23BN led to the further development of the basic airframe to accommodate a stronger undercarriage, simpler intakes and a shorter exhaust nozzle,without radar in favor of a downward-sloping profile for improved pilot visibility, a laser rangefinder and marked-target seeker. Among its test pilots, it was also called "Balkon" ("Balcony") because of the increased frontal view from the cockpit. Additional cockpit armor was installed, along with a totally new nav/attack system.   It was capable of automatic night or bad weather blind bombing with a very high degree of accuracy

Since the MiG-27 was intended to fly most of its missions at low altitude, the MiG-23's variable intake ramps and exhaust nozzles were discarded in favor of a simpler fixed configuration, reducing weight and maintenance requirements. The aircraft also has larger, heavy-duty landing gear to facilitate operation from poorer-quality airfields. In accordance with the MiG-27's strike and low-level attack requirements, provisions were made to mount missiles and precision-guided munitions, as well as retaining a nuclear capability in line with other Soviet combat aircraft by introducing specialized navigation systems.

It does not have a inflight refueling capability. Due to the sophisticated on-board avionics the pilots' workload was extreme even for high skilled pilots. 

NOTES: IOC 1975. Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Cuba, India and Libya. 

SOURCE: https://www.military-today.com/aircraft/mikoyan_mig27_flogger.htm; https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mig-27.htm

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