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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13 Fishbed C
- Reg: 63 photos
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Serial #:
19 4 62
- Airline: Russia - Air Force
- Photo Date: Jan 18, 2015
- Uploaded: Sep 18, 2015
- Other Location - NASM Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center, USA - Virginia
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The MiG-21 was the Soviet Union's first truly modern, second-generation jet fighter. Testing began in 1956, and the first version entered service in 1960 as the MiG-21F-13. Soviet designers developed a unique "tailed delta" configuration with a very thin delta wing, which gave the aircraft maneuverability, high speed, good medium-altitude performance, and adequate takeoff and landing characteristics. The MiG-21 became the standard Soviet clear-air interceptor. With the addition of radar, more powerful engines, and other modifications, it became a multi-role fighter. More than 6,000 MiG-21s of 12 types were flown by over three dozen nations. This MiG-21F-13 was displayed in a Soviet military hardware exhibit at Bolling Air Force Base, Maryland, as part of a "Soviet Awareness" training program. Its service history remains unknown.
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The MiG-21 was the Soviet Union's first truly modern, second-generation jet fighter. Testing began in 1956, and the first version entered service in 1960 as the MiG-21F-13. Soviet designers developed a unique "tailed delta" configuration with a very thin delta wing, which gave the aircraft maneuverability, high speed, good medium-altitude performance, and adequate takeoff and landing characteristics. The MiG-21 became the standard Soviet clear-air interceptor. With the addition of radar, more powerful engines, and other modifications, it became a multi-role fighter. More than 6,000 MiG-21s of 12 types were flown by over three dozen nations. This MiG-21F-13 was displayed in a Soviet military hardware exhibit at Bolling Air Force Base, Maryland, as part of a "Soviet Awareness" training program. Its service history remains unknown.Camera
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- Reg: 63 photos
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Aircraft:
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21F-13 Fishbed C
- Airline: Russia - Air Force
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Serial #:
19 4 62
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Photo Location
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Other Location - NASM Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center
- USA - Virginia
