At one time the mainstay of the Russian Air Force, the type served in a wide variety of mostly communist and Warsaw Pact air forces but also including India and various Middle East nations such as Egypt. Primarily manufactured in Russia, it was also produced in other nations including India and Czechoslovakia. Aircraft upgrade programs will keep the MIG 21 design flying well into the 21st century. The 19 Wing Museum example is a MIG 21 donated by the Czech Air Force.

DETAILS

Manufacturer: Originally Mikoyan Guryevich, later various countries & companies

Designation: Mig 21Model No:MF

Role: Fighter, Interceptor

TOS: 1958

SOS: In-service

No: 10,000+Comox Squadron/Unit Use: NilService: CzechSPECIFICATIONS

Crew/Passengers: one or two pilots in ejection seats

Powerplant: one Tumanskii turbojet with afterburning rated at 14,550 lbst (6,600 kgt)

Performance:

• Max Speed: Mach 2.1, 1,385 mph (2,230 km/h) 
• Service Ceiling: 59,055 ft (18,000m)
• Range: 1,118 miles (1,800 km)

Weights:

• Empty: 13,117 lb (5,950 kg)
• Gross: 20,725 lb (9,400 kg)

Dimensions:

• Span: 23 ft 5 1/2 in (7.15 m)
• Length: 51 ft 8 1/2 in (15.76 m) 
• Height: 14 ft 6 in (4.42 m)
• Wing Area: 248 sq ft ( 230 sq m)

Armament: one Gsh-23 twin barrel 23 mm gun plus provisions for four Atoll AAMs, bombs, rockets or tanks on underwing / fuselage pylons

Original Cost: unknown

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