MiG-21 variants

[upyr1]

I was thinking since we are getting multiple F-4 Phantom II modules it might be cool to have multiple modules of the other F-110 as well. 

I figure may be 2 other modules might be good.

An older Vietnam era Fishbed and some modern version such as the MiG-21-93, Bison or Lancer. Though I would expect the Lancer would be the most logical since the Romanians installed western avionics so they can work better with the NATO allies 

[MiG21bisFishbedL]

 

Given their workload with Corsair, Crusader, and some kind of Fitter as well as the size of the team? Additional MiG-21s would be a goal in the far flung future.

[EA-18G_BlockII]

would pay for Vietnam era MiG-21, especially the MF version

[Mig Fulcrum]

Mig-21PFM is the way to go, it is THE Mig-21, perfect from vietnam even to desert storm, if I remember correctly it was the main variant used during every conflict involving Israel vs Egypt, or maybe it was the earlier PF bit still, pretty similar

Edited April 2, 2023 by Mig Fulcrum

[bies]

On 3/17/2023 at 3:52 PM, Mig Fulcrum said:

Mig-21PFM is the way to go, it is THE Mig-21, perfect from vietnam even to desert storm, if I remember correctly it was the main variant used during every conflict involving Israel vs Egypt, or maybe it was the earlier PF bit still, pretty similar

True. When it comes to number produced:

• MiG-21F-13 - fourth most produced variant, relevant in the same wars as PFM, Vietnam War, Six-Day War, War of Attrition, Indo-Pakistani Wars, Yom Kippur War. By far the lightest and the most maneuverable MiG-21 variant, good visibility bubble canopy, internal guns, entered service 1960 F-13 didn't lag far behind the best light fighters of the era like F-104, Mirage III, J-35 Draken. No radar, just radio rangefinder.
• MiG-21PF - third most produced, not as relevant as -PFM though stil used in many wars, introduced in 1961, it didn't have internal gun or gunpod. First with radar.
• MiG-21PFM - secund most produced, the most relevant in real conflicts including Vietnam, Six-Day War, War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War, Indo-Pakistani Wars, Iraq-Iran War and many more. No gun, just a gunpod like F-4D. Still a potent fighter when entered service in 1964.
• MiG-21bis - the most produced, relevant in Soviet-Afgan War, Iraq-Iran War, Angola Civil War, Ethiopia-Somali War, Gulf War, Yugoslav War, Libya-Chad War. Already a bit outdated when introduced in 1972.

Though number of specific variant produced differ from source to source, plus license production in different countries etc.