The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21; NATO reporting name: Fishbed) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union.

Sep 21, 2020 · The MiG 21 is a versatile platform, capable of performing many roles and IAF has utilised its MiGs to their last drop. The Type — 77s were the initially acquired as air defence interceptors inducted in large numbers, with ground attack …

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Nov 30, 1999 · The MiG-21 in the Indian Air Force The Indian Air Force’s love affair with the MiG-21 spans nearly forty years. The first MiG-21s, the early F-13s, also known as Type 74s arrived in October 1963 equipping the newly raised ‘ First Supersonics’ – No.28 Squadron.

Mar 8, 2022 · MiG-21 (Fishbed, Vikram, Trishul, Mongol) and the innumerable variants in Indian Air Force long service history have consistently been a conundrum for enthusiasts. This post attempts an (over)simplified evolution of the MiG-21 types in IAF service.

Mar 8, 2019 · From air combat to ground attack to reconnaissance to electronic warfare; MiG-21 in IAF service has done what even the original designers had never envisaged when they had designed this aircraft.

Oct 25, 2023 · The IAF has announced that the venerable MiG-21 will be retired in 2025 being replaced by the Tejas. The MiG-21 will participate in a public flypast one last time on 8th October 2023 at the 120 aircraft flypast to be held over Prayagraj.

Sep 17, 2014 · The MiG-21’s sheer numbers made it the mainstay of the IAF’s combat fleet for around three decades, despite the induction of more modern aircraft such as the Dassault Mirage 2000, the MiG-29 and the Su-30 MKI.

The MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter aircraft, made its entry into the IAF in 1963, during the tenure of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. With its advanced capabilities and sleek design, the MiG-21 quickly became a cornerstone of the IAF’s fleet, bolstering India’s aerial combat strength.

Apr 9, 2024 · The MiG-21 has been the IAF's steadfast fighter for over half a century, seeing action in multiple wars and skirmishes. It has played a crucial role in safeguarding Indian airspace and executing ground attack missions.