What is the most advanced version of the MiG-21?
What is the most advanced version of the 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.
When did the MiG-21bis come out?
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
| MiG-21 | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 16 June 1955 (Ye-4) |
| Introduction | 1959 (MiG-21F) |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Soviet Air Forces (historical) Indian Air Force Croatian Air Force Romanian Air Force |
How many MiG-21 variants are there?
Engines used in MiG-21 variants:
| Model | Engine | Thrust – lbf (dry/reheat) |
|---|---|---|
| Ye-4 | Tumansky RD-9E | 5730/7275 |
| MiG-21 (izd. 65) | Tumansky R-11-300 | ?/11020 |
| Ye-6 | Tumansky R-11F-300 | 8600/ 12680 |
| MiG-21F (izd. 72) | Tumansky R-11F-300 | 8600/ 12680 |
Can the MiG-21 carry nuclear weapons?
Second generation MiG-21 capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The MiG-21PFM succeeded the PF version and was manufactured from 1964 to 1968. The modifications included new KM-1 ejection seat, which led to the replacement of a single piece canopy hinged to forward with a windscreen and canopy hinged to the right.
How many planes were shot down in Vietnam?
All told, the U.S. Air Force flew 5.25 million sorties over South Vietnam, North Vietnam, northern and southern Laos, and Cambodia, losing 2,251 aircraft: 1,737 to hostile action, and 514 in accidents. 2,197 of the losses were fixed-wing, and the remainder rotary-wing.
Is the MiG-21 Delta Wing?
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 became the most widely produced jet fighter ever.
What does BIS mean in aircraft?
It means ‘second’.
How many MiG 21s were lost in Vietnam?
Democratic Republic of Vietnam Aircraft Russian source: 65 MiG-21s, 5 MiG-19s, 75 MiG-17s lost through all causes.
What does bis in Russian mean?
It means ‘second’. So a second version of something.