Mig-21 — Mikoyan

Mig-21 — Mikoyan

: Pilots often called it the "Balalaika" due to its wing shape resembling the Russian stringed instrument, or the "Pencil" ( Ołówek ) in Poland for its long, thin fuselage. Operational History

Developed to meet the need for a lightweight, high-speed interceptor, the MiG-21 was the first Soviet aircraft to successfully combine interceptor and fighter characteristics. Mikoyan MiG-21

: Its distinctive delta wing design and Tumansky R-11F-300 engine allowed it to exceed Mach 2.0 . : Pilots often called it the "Balalaika" due

The MiG-21 has participated in more conflicts than almost any other jet fighter, proving its effectiveness even against technologically superior foes. Mikoyan MiG-21