MiG-21U/UM Mongol
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. Its nicknames include: "Balalaika", because its planform resembles the stringed musical instrument of the same name; "Ołówek", Polish for "pencil", due to the shape of its fuselage, and "Én Bạc", meaning "silver swallow", in Vietnamese. Approximately 60 countries across four continents have flown the MiG-21, and it still serves many nations seven decades after its maiden flight. It set aviation records, becoming the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history, the most-produced combat aircraft since the Korean War and, previously, the longest production run of any combat aircraft.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevich |
| Introduced | 1959 |
| Status | In service |
| Crew | 1 |
| Speed | 2,175 km/h |
| Range | 660 km |
| Ceiling | 17,500 m |
| Weight | 8.8 t |
| Length | 14.7 m |
| Wingspan | 7.15 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | 37 | confirmed |
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