MiG-21bis
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The MiG-21bis is a lightweight interceptor fighter built by Mikoyan-Gurevich in USSR. It first flew in 1955 and entered service in 1959. Small, simple and fast: climb quickly and catch enemy bombers.
Photo: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed2,175 km/h (1,351 mph)
- Range1,210 km (752 miles)
- First flight1955
- Wingspan7.2 m (23 ft)
MiG-21bis specs
| Top speed | 2,175 km/h (1,351 mph) · Mach 2.05 |
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| Range | 1,210 km (752 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 17,800 m (58,399 ft) |
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| Length | 14.7 m (48 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 7.2 m (23 ft) |
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| Height | 4.1 m (14 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 10 t (22,928 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 crew |
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| Engines | 1 × Tumansky R-25 turbojet |
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| First flight | 1955 |
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| Entered service | 1959 |
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| Built by | Mikoyan-Gurevich (USSR) |
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MiG-21bis facts
- More MiG-21s were built than any other supersonic aircraft: over 11,000.
- Its small delta wing and nose air intake made it simple, light and very fast.
Quick quiz
When did the MiG-21bis first fly?
In 1955.
Who built the MiG-21bis?
Mikoyan-Gurevich, in USSR.
How fast can the MiG-21bis fly?
Its top speed is 2,175 km/h (1,351 mph) · Mach 2.05.
How far can the MiG-21bis fly?
About 1,210 km (752 miles).
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