Description: MiG-21 Fishbed Part 2 Walk Around Squadron Signal Publications 39 Soviet Jet Wear on edges, covers, spine and corners. The MiG-21 Fishbed is a renowned Soviet-era supersonic jet fighter aircraft that gained prominence during the Cold War and beyond. Designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) Design Bureau, it became one of the most widely used fighter aircraft in the world and saw service with numerous countries. Here are some key features and historical points about the MiG-21: Development and Introduction: The MiG-21 was developed in the late 1950s and entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1959. It was designed to be a lightweight, high-speed interceptor capable of engaging enemy aircraft at both short and medium ranges. Supersonic Speed: The MiG-21 was one of the first successful supersonic jet fighters in the world. It had a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 (twice the speed of sound), which gave it a significant advantage over many of its contemporaries. Versatility: The MiG-21 was produced in several variants, and it served in various roles, including air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance, and even as a trainer aircraft. Its adaptability and relatively simple design made it popular among many air forces. Global Reach: The Soviet Union exported the MiG-21 to numerous countries and clients, further solidifying its widespread use worldwide. It became the backbone of many air forces in the Eastern Bloc and non-aligned nations. Combat Record: The MiG-21 saw action in several conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the Arab-Israeli conflicts, and numerous other regional conflicts during the Cold War. It earned a reputation for its agility and ability to perform well in dogfights. International buyers (outside United States) may experience- delays from customs inspection.- import duties and taxes which buyers must pay.- brokerage fees payable at the point of delivery. ------ Combined Shipping Available I will combine similar items into as few packages as possible taking into consideration the class of shipping requested & suggest similar alternate shipping services if it is a lower cost. Do not purchase your cart items right away, instead ask me to create an invoice (s) for all your items.
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Book Title: Mig-21 Fishbed
Book Series: Walk Around
Item Length: 8 in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Military / Aviation, soviet jet
Item Width: 11in.
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Squadron
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2004
Type: technical book
Era: 1960s
Author: Hans-Heiri Stapher
Genre: History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 9.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 79