Explore the enduring legacy of the MiG-21, from its Cold War origins to its lasting influence on aviation.
Summary: The MiG-21 “Fishbed” stands out as an enduring icon of military aviation, maintaining relevance since its inception in 1953. With over 11,000 units produced by the USSR, India, Czechoslovakia ...
The MiG-21 currently serves in eighteen air forces worldwide, including two members of NATO (Romania and Croatia). Fishbeds flew in about forty other air forces (counting is difficult because ...