What is uf 159?

UF 159 is a Syrian Air Force fighter jet. It is a Soviet-designed MiG-23BN, a variable-geometry aircraft that is capable of both high-speed interception and low-level ground attack. The aircraft has a crew of one pilot and is equipped with a 23mm cannon, as well as the ability to carry a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and bombs. UF 159 has seen combat action in the Syrian Civil War, where it has been used primarily in ground attack missions against rebel and ISIS targets.