Author |
: Holger Müller |
Publisher |
: Schiffer Military History |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2019-01-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0764356364 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780764356360 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The MiG-21 by : Holger Müller
Download or read book The MiG-21 written by Holger Müller and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a detailed look at the design and development of the legendary MiG-21, including its powerplant, armament, upgrades, and variants. 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.