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MiG-21 BIS

17.2k greasytortle  6.4 years ago
Auto Credit Based on greasytortle's MiG-21 BIS (Gear Fix WIP)

After working nearly twenty four hours non-stop, I bring you the MiG-21 BIS! I've worked hard to put as much detail as possible into this aircraft. The plane might be a bit laggy for some mobile players as it has over 400 parts. The armament includes a twin barreled Gsh-23L Cannon, two UB-16 rocket pods (32 total rockets), four close range R73 air-to-air missiles, and Chaff/Flare pods (64 total countermeasures). I managed to get the aircraft near 1:1 scale and the thrust performance matches nearly exactly with empty cruise speed around 550mph and empty supersonic speed exceeding 1300mph. The aircraft features a three position nose cone for sustained supersonic flight (Controlled by throttle and the afterburner.) The fuel tank as well as weapon pylons can be released if needed.

Controls

Throttle: Extend Nose Cone to 2nd Position
AG1: Engage Afterburner Extend Nose Cone to 3rd Position
AG3: Release Fuel Tank
AG4: Release Rocket Pods
AG5: Release Missile Pylons
AG6: Deploy Parachute
AG7: Anti-Collision Lights
AG8: Lock Nose Wheel Turning
VTOL: Flaps


Landing with airbrakes extended and the parachute deployed

Twin Barrel Gsh-31 Cannon in use against a convoy

Two UB-16 Rocket Pods provide more than enough punch for this convoy

Detaching the pylon stores will lower drag thus increasing speed

The two Chaff/Flare pods on the underside provide 64 uses

I used these as reference pictures

I really enjoyed building this aircraft. I've gained so much more of an appreciation for the MiG-21 and its designers. It's things like the complex folding landing gear and intake shock cone that really suprise me as the plane originates from the late 1950s.

If there's any planes you'd like to see me replicate I'm open for suggestions! I'm still thinking about building a Saab Viggen.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor MiG-21 BIS (Gear Fix WIP)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 23.9ft (7.3m)
  • Length 43.9ft (13.4m)
  • Height 14.1ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 6,070lbs (2,753kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,734lbs (5,322kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.83
  • Wing Loading 12.8lbs/ft2 (62.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 916.3ft2 (85.1m2)
  • Drag Points 6988

Parts

  • Number of Parts 420
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,684
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    Ten upvotes, for 3rd place.

    2 months ago
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    What background did you use?

    4.0 years ago
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    Nice

    5.4 years ago
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    @greasytortle got it!Well I follow you.

    6.0 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @metallicplanes Make sure you tag me, I'd like to see what you build with them.

    6.1 years ago
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    I pulled apart all the parts and saved the rockets and missiles.

    6.1 years ago
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    669 Jerba

    Sorta a war thunder meme@greasytortle

    6.4 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @Jerba What form of memery is this? I've never heard this meme before xD

    6.4 years ago
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    669 Jerba

    Bias is a meme that's the joke I was talking about sorry didn't know it flew in a air show @greasytortle

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @Jerba Oh that makes sense. I was confused because "MiG-21 BIAS" came up with results on google. I guess there's the Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS) where they've had the MiG-21 fly before.

    6.4 years ago
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    669 Jerba

    I was making a joke sorry for the inconception @greasytortle

    6.4 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @Jerba I'm not too familiar with Russian aircraft but from what I can tell, the BIS at the end stands for Two or Second as it's a second generation of the MiG-21. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

    6.4 years ago
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    Could you please try building a HAL Tejas fighter.

    6.4 years ago
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    669 Jerba

    You forgot the A in BIS. It should be BIAS.

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @AluminumOvercast The F-15 is on my list still. I tried making one over a year ago and have since learned a lot more on building better planes.

    6.4 years ago
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    8,506 MageMobius

    420 parts?
    0w0

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    5,698 AceOfSpade

    I would LOVE to see a good Viggen on here!!

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    7,256 Roswell

    This look so amazing!

    6.4 years ago
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    42.8k Trainzo

    Very nice replica . Great job .

    6.4 years ago
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    34.9k WarHawk95

    How can you put pictures in the desc. and colors in the 3-views blueprints ?
    Idk how to do it...

    6.4 years ago
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    137k BaconEggs

    Oh yeah
    I remember you had that out today

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    You deserve my spotlight and my upvote for you, i'm sure Russian boys will be delighted by this!

    6.4 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Sick!

    +1 6.4 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @jamesPLANESii @JohnnyBoythePilot

    6.4 years ago
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    17.2k greasytortle

    @Kaos Thanks!

    6.4 years ago
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