What countries still fly MiG-21?

What countries still fly MiG-21?

The MiG-21 Fishbed The Fishbed was the first successful Soviet fighter jet combining fighter and interceptor characteristics. A total of 11,500 MiG-21s have been produced in the USSR, India and Czechoslovakia. The MiG-21 is still active even in EU member countries like Bulgaria and Romania (and soon Croatia).

How much does an MiG-21 cost?

1974 MiG 21UM $249,000 Believe it or not, the fearsome, Russian-built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 21 is still being flown today by Indian and Syrian air forces, more than 65 years after its maiden flight in June 1955. With over 11,500 built, it’s the most-produced supersonic jet in aviation history.

What is the most advanced MiG-21?

The MiG-21-93 fighter is a derivative of the MiG-21bis. The MiG-21 2000, developed by the Lahav Division of Israel Aerspace Industries (IAI), is an upgraded fighter and ground attack version of the MiG-21 fighter aircraft.

Who is the manufacturer of the MiG 21?

The original MiG-21, a short-range interceptor, was manufactured by MAPO MiG (now RAC MiG) of Russia. Over 5,000 MiG-21 aircraft have been manufactured, with more than 1,000 operational with the air forces of at least 33 countries.

When did the MiG-21 Fishbed first fly?

(U.S. Air Force Photo) The MiG-21 is one of the world’s most famous jet fighters. This Soviet-made aircraft first flew in 1955, and more than 50 countries have used various versions. Western forces code-named the MiG-21 “Fishbed,” and some versions have flown well into the 21st century.

Is the MiG 21 in the National Museum?

MiG-21 in the Southeast Asia War Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo) DAYTON, Ohio (06/2010) — MiG-21 in the Restoration Hangar at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo) The MiG-21 is one of the world’s most famous jet fighters.

What did the MiG 21 do in the Vietnam War?

The MiG-21 N. 4324 of the Vietnam People’s Air Force. This fighter aircraft, flown by various pilots, was credited for 14 kills during the Vietnam War. As may be seen from its range figures, the MiG-21 was designed for very short ground-controlled interception (GCI) missions.