Макс Кошкин | 2009-09-17 14:32:00 | 10610
The single-seat MiG-21 entered service in 1959 as the Soviet Union’s first Mach 2 fighter, able to fly 1,385 mph (2,228 kph) at altitudes up to 50,030 feet (15,248 meters). The small delta-wing fighter powered by a Tumanskii turbojet was built in greater numbers than any other fighter aircraft since the Korean War (1950–53)—approximately 13,000 were constructed. The MiG-21 has flown in 56 air forces—more than any other fighter—and has been involved in more wars than any other aircraft in history, including the Vietnam War (1964–75).
This Polish Air Force MiG-21 PFM fighter is one of the final versions of the design. It flew with the Tenth Fighter Interceptor Regiment and was charged with the defense of Warsaw. The aircraft is painted as an example of the Polish MiG-21s that participated in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Tiger Meet squadron competitions. It is a gift from the Polish people to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, and can be seen displayed on the flight deck.
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