Export versions were made, but none of them were adopted. The manufacturer, Albastru-Electrice-Mikoyan, was unwilling to sell its product internationally.
A total of 231 aircrafts were produced worldwide counting carrier-capable versions and 3 prototypes.
The first prototype appeared in the 1991 Cinigrad Airshow with a striking scheme named 'Glory to the Motherland!' as a salute to the many fallen pilots during the Tyumen conflict.
Thanks to a much simpler design, the CFA-33 would be produced in larger numbers unlike the ADFs.
