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When did the MiG 21 come into service?
The MiG-21 was a continuation of Soviet jet fighters, starting with the subsonic MiG-15 and MiG-17, and the supersonic MiG-19. The “Fishbed” * (NATO Codename) first flew in 1956 and entered service in 1959.
How big of a bomb can a MiG 21 carry?
The MiG-21 can carry bombs up to 100kg in groups of four on bomb rack MBD-2-67 and single ones directly attached to the pylon BD3-60-21.
Which is the most accurate simulation of a MiG 21?
Owing to its unique blend of versatility, ruggedness and maintainability, the MiG-21 remains in active service to this very day. Leatherneck Simulations’ recreation of the MiG-21 is, by far, the most accurate and comprehensive simulation of this supersonic jet fighter to date.
What kind of gun does a MiG 21 have?
GP-9 gun pod on the central pylon of a MiG-21PFM. Almost never fitted: Pod with A-12,7 machine gun underneath the MiG-21U. RS-2US, called “iron pig” by the troopers. RS-2US training round.
Who was the designer of the MiG 21?
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21) is a supersonic fighter jet and interceptor aircraft designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. The MiG-21 was a continuation of Soviet jet fighters, starting with the subsonic MiG-15 and MiG-17, and the supersonic MiG-19.
Is the MiG 21 still in active service?
The MiG-21, in all of its’ variants, has fought in wars stretching all the way from the Vietnam War in the 1960’s to the modern day Syrian Civil War. Owing to it’s unique blend of versatility, ruggedness and maintainability, the MiG-21 remains in active service to this very day.