The MiG-21: The Legendary Fighter/Interceptor in Soviet and

The MiG-21: The Legendary Fighter/Interceptor in Soviet and Worldwide Use, 1956 to the Present

This book presents a detailed look at the design and development of the legendaryÂ MiG-21, including its powerplant, armament, upgrades, and variants.Â The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 was the standard fighter/interceptor aircraft of the Warsaw Pact and it stood up to its western counterparts for decades. This single-engine, supersonic jet fighter entered service in 1959, and in addition to the Soviet Union, almost every eastern European military operated the Mach 2 fighter, including East Germany (which flew more than 500 aircraft of this type), Poland, Romania, Yugoslavia, and others. With approximately 11,000 of all types built, the MiG-21 has been produced in greater numbers than almost any other combat aircraft in history, and has also seen combat with such countries as Vietnam, China, Syria, Iraq, Angola, and others.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER MILITARY
Manufacturer Schiffer Military History
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2019-01-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764356360

The MiG-21: The Legendary Fighter/Interceptor in Soviet and Worldwide Use, 1956 to the Present