Cockpit of a Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft (NATO Codename: Fishbed)
The display reads:
The Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft (NATO Codename: Fishbed)
Aviation Records of the MiG-21
* The most built jet aircraft in history - over 11,000!
* The most built combat aircraft after World War II
* The longest built combat aircraft - used by over 50 air forces on four continents
The MiG-21 had a short range amplified by a design defect where the center of gravity shifted rearwards once two-thirds of the fuel had been used. This made the plane nearly uncontrollable after about 45 minutes. The delta wing, while excellent for a fast-climbing interceptor, meant any form of turning combat led to a rapid loss of speed. However, at 50% fuel, with 2 Atoll missiles, a climb rate of 58,000 ft. per minute was possible.
Crew: 1
Empty Weight: 11,800 lbs.
Wingspan: 24.7'
Length: 51' 8"
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.1
Range: 721 miles
Service Ceiling: 62,300 ft.
Taken September 13th, 2013.
Cockpit of a Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft (NATO Codename: Fishbed)
The display reads:
The Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft (NATO Codename: Fishbed)
Aviation Records of the MiG-21
* The most built jet aircraft in history - over 11,000!
* The most built combat aircraft after World War II
* The longest built combat aircraft - used by over 50 air forces on four continents
The MiG-21 had a short range amplified by a design defect where the center of gravity shifted rearwards once two-thirds of the fuel had been used. This made the plane nearly uncontrollable after about 45 minutes. The delta wing, while excellent for a fast-climbing interceptor, meant any form of turning combat led to a rapid loss of speed. However, at 50% fuel, with 2 Atoll missiles, a climb rate of 58,000 ft. per minute was possible.
Crew: 1
Empty Weight: 11,800 lbs.
Wingspan: 24.7'
Length: 51' 8"
Maximum Speed: Mach 2.1
Range: 721 miles
Service Ceiling: 62,300 ft.
Taken September 13th, 2013.