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MiG-21U/UM Mongol

Fighter Jetconfirmed

MiG-21U/UM Mongol

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

TypeFighter Jet
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerMikoyan-Gurevich
Introduced1959
StatusIn service
Crew1
Speed2,175 km/h
Range660 km
Ceiling17,500 m
Weight8.8 t
Length14.7 m
Wingspan7.15 m

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India37confirmed

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