The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21; NATO reporting name: Fishbed) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich …

Apr 11, 2019 · Still going strong after 60 years of service, the rock-solid MiG-21 supersonic fighter gained a fearsome reputation despite its lackluster combat record.

This is a list of variants and specifications for variants of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, which differed considerably between models. All information in this section adapted from MiG-21 …

Nov 26, 2023 · Meet the MiG-21: The Soviet Union’s first truly advanced second-generation fighter jet continues to serve several countries nearly seven decades after it first flew the skies. …

Jul 4, 2020 · The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (NATO reporting name “Fishbed”) is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union.

The MiG-21 was a small delta-wing, single-seat aircraft designed as a specialized daylight interceptor, but it soon proved amenable to modification for a broad range of missions and …

Oct 21, 2024 · MiG-21: Supersonic Fighter that Pushed the Limits. A Cold War icon and perhaps the most famous of all Soviet-era jets, the MiG-21 was a colossus in the air. It was the first …

Apr 3, 2024 · Serving in over 50 countries, this supersonic fighter-interceptor was the most ubiquitous warplane of its time. Despite its simplicity, the MiG-21 was highly effective, notably …

Jan 1, 2020 · A single engine jet fighter, the MiG-21's main battle strategy involved fast ambushes and hasty retreats. Learn more about the MiG-21 here.

The MiG-21 was the first successful Soviet aircraft combining fighter and interceptor characteristics in a single aircraft. It was a lightweight fighter, achieving Mach 2 with a …