How many MiG-21 crashed till now?

In 2013, the then Defence Minister AK Antony had said that 482 MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF were involved in accidents leading to the death of 171 pilots since the induction of the Soviet-origin aircraft into the IAF in 1963.

How much does it cost to fly a MiG-21?

And on top of that you’ll be happy to hear that the MiG-21 came at an incredible price: ZAR 60,000 for a 35min – 45min flight (around $6500 or above €5000 at current exchange rates), including all costs, also the mandatory supersonic club membership.

How maneuverable is the MiG-21?

Optional were a variety of guided air-to-air missiles (the R-3, R-13M, and R-60, for later models) and unguided bombs or rockets. A total of 2 000 kilograms of ordinance could be carried. The MiG-21 was highly maneuverable for its time, although even this feature is now outdated compared to fly-by-wire aircraft.

Why is MiG-21 so special?

The expansion of the IAF MiG-21 fleet marked a developing India-Soviet Union military partnership, which enabled India to field a formidable air force to counter Chinese and Pakistani threats. The capabilities of the MiG-21 were put to the test during the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Does MiG 21 have radar?

The MiG-21P and MiG-21PF were the first MiG-21’s to be equipped with a real radar that would enable them to search, track and intercept targets by night and in foul weather: the RP-21 Sapfir (‘Sapphire’) radar, which was given the NATO codename of “Spin Scan-A.”

How many MiG-21s are there?

The original MiG-21, a short-range interceptor, was manufactured by MAPO MiG (now RAC MiG) of Russia. Over 10,000 MiG-21 aircraft have been manufactured and the aircraft is in service with the air forces of at least 33 countries.

What is the upgrade package for the MiG-21?

The upgrade package for the MiG-21 gives the aircraft beyond-visual-range capability. The MiG-21 variants are capable of deploying a range of air-to-air weapons on the four underwing pylons, in addition to the AA-2 Atoll air-to-air missile or the anti-radar AA-2C Atoll missile.

What kind of radar does the MiG-21 2000 have?

If required, the MiG-21 2000 can be fitted with an EL/M-2032 radar, developed by IAI Elta Electronic Industries, based in Ashdod. The radar, which uses a low sidelobe planar array antenna and pulse Doppler beam sharpening, provides all-altitude, all-aspect look-up / look-down and shoot-down capability.

When did the Lahav MiG-21 complete its first test flight?

The first test flight of a Lahav upgraded MiG-21 took place on 24 May 1995, and the new advanced version of this aircraft completed its first test flight in April 1998.