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MiG-21 Fishbed

780 SJElizalde  8.2 years ago

My humble rendition to a USSR classic bird.

Description:
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, NATO reporting name "Fishbed", is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It was popularly nicknamed "Balalaika", from the aircraft's planform-view resemblance to the Russian stringed musical instrument or "pencil" by Polish pilots due to the shape of its fuselage.

Early versions are considered second-generation jet fighters, while later versions are considered to be third-generation jet fighters. Approximately 60 countries over four continents have flown the MiG-21, and it still serves many nations six decades after its maiden flight.

Instructions:
- Trim controls the flaps

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 22.7ft (6.9m)
  • Length 41.6ft (12.7m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 9,545lbs (4,329kg)
  • Loaded Weight 19,133lbs (8,678kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.761
  • Wing Loading 74.1lbs/ft2 (361.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 258.3ft2 (24.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2620

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 298