Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21-F

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21-F
Land	Ussr
Role	Supersonische straaljagers
Eerste vlucht	14 februari 1956
Gebouwd	11496

De Mikojan-Poerevitsj Mig-21 is een supersonisch straaljagervliegtuig, ontworpen door het Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in de Sovjet-Unie. Het kreeg in de volksmond de bijnaam "Balalaika", vanwege de gelijkenis van het vliegtuig met het Russische snaarmuziekinstrument of potlood door Poolse piloten vanwege de vorm van de romp.

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21-F
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Algemene kenmerken Bemanning: 1 Lengte: 14,5 (met pitot) m (47 ft 6,86 in) Spanwijdte: 7,154 m (23 ft 5,66 in) Hoogte: 4,125 m (13 ft 6,41 in) Vleugeloppervlak: 23,0 m2 (247,3 ft2) Brutogewicht: 8.825 kg (19.425 lb) Krachtbron: 1 × Tumanskiy R25-300, 40,21 kN (9.040 lbf) droog geduwd, 69,62 kN (15.650 lbf) met elke naverbrander Maximale snelheid: 2.228 km / h (1.468 mph) Maximale snelheid: Mach 2.00 Bereik: (interne brandstof) 1.210 km (751 mijl) Serviceplafond: 17.800 m (58.400 ft) Klimsnelheid: 225 m / s (44.280 ft / min) Bewapening 1x intern 23 mm GSh-23-kanon, plus 2x R-27R1 of R-27T of 4x Vympel R-77 of 4x R-60M of R-73E AAM of 2x 500 kg (1.102 lbs) bommen

MiG-21i analoge wandeling rond
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MiG-21 Walk Around
Fotograaf	Bill Maloney
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MiG-21UM Mongol B Walk Around
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Lancer C Walk Around
Fotograaf	Luc Colin
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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Lansier C

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The Mach 2 Revolution

De MiG-21F was the first major production variant of the legendary MiG-21 family. Designed as a short-range, high-altitude “point defense” interceptor, it was built for speed and climb rate above all else. Its iconic delta-wing and pencil-like fuselage made it a symbol of Soviet air power during the Cold War. While early versions like the “F” (Forsirovannyy – Uprated) were limited in terms of radar and fuel, they established the “lightweight fighter” philosophy that would challenge Western air superiority for decades.

Attribute	Technical Specification (MiG-21F)
NATO Reporting Name	Fishbed-B
Bemanning	1 (Pilot)
First Flight (Ye-6 Prototype)	May 20, 1958
Krachtbron	1 × Tumansky R-11F-300 afterburning turbojet
Thrust	12,677 lbf (56.4 kN) with afterburner
Maximum Speed	1,320 mph (2,125 km/h) / Mach 2.05
Bewapening	1 × 30mm NR-30 cannon; 2 × K-13 (AA-2 Atoll) missiles
Rate of Climb	38,000 ft/min (at sea level)

Engineering the Pencil with Wings

The Shock Cone (Translating Inlet): To fly at Mach 2, the MiG-21 used a circular nose intake with a moving center cone. This cone automatically adjusted its position based on speed to manage the shock waves and ensure the engine received air at subsonic speeds.
Delta-Wing Aerodynamics: The 57-degree swept delta wing provided low drag at supersonic speeds and a large surface area for lift, though it caused the aircraft to lose energy rapidly during hard, high-G turns.
The “F-13” Transition: The most famous early sub-variant, the MiG-21F-13, removed one of the two internal 30mm cannons to save weight and make room for the K-13 air-to-air missile, a Soviet reverse-engineered version of the American Sidewinder.
Simple Ejection System: Early MiG-21s featured a unique “canopy-shield” ejection system where the canopy would stay attached to the seat to protect the pilot from the supersonic windblast before falling away.

Combat Legacy: Vietnam and Beyond

The Vietnam Threat: North Vietnamese MiG-21Fs used “hit-and-run” tactics against U.S. strike packages. Their small size made them difficult to spot visually, and their high climb rate allowed them to ambush F-4 Phantoms from below or above.
The “Pilot’s Plane”: Pilots loved the MiG-21 for its responsiveness and speed, but criticized its poor rearward visibility and the “nose-heavy” handling when low on fuel.
Mass Production: Over 11,000 MiG-21s were built (including Chinese J-7 copies). It has served in the air forces of over 60 nations and remains in active service in several countries today, more than 60 years after its debut.
The “MiG-21 Bis” Evolution: Later versions eventually solved the fuel and radar issues of the “F” model, adding a massive “spine” fuel tank and sophisticated radar, though this increased weight and reduced the pure agility of the original design.

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The Mach 2 Revolution

Engineering the Pencil with Wings

Combat Legacy: Vietnam and Beyond

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