When the MiG-21 first appeared on the scene during the Vietnam war, it was very effective. This fighter was fast, agile and dangerous in the right hands, though its major limitation was its short range. Even so, USAF losses to Vietnamese MiG-21s were high. Employing a delta wing configuration, it was the first successful Soviet aircraft combining fighter and interceptor in a single aircraft. It was a lightweight fighter, achieving Mach 2 speed using a relatively low-powered afterburning turbojet, and is thus comparable to the American F-104 Starfighter and French Dassault Mirage III.
From Series 1: Ace Pilots- Legendary Predatory Pilots and their Aircraft; Scale 1/72 high-quality die-cast model; astounding details; comes with Limited Edition numbered certificate; mint in original box.
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