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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed

Apologize me for adding the exactly copy-then-pasted description, not because i'm so lazy but this is just a literally same plane but this is quitely a "ultimate form, ultimately upgraded" to the aircraft variant's lineup

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (NATO reporting name : Fishbed) is one of the most iconic and widely produced supersonic fighter aircraft in aviation history. Designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the early 1950s, it first flew in 1955 and entered Soviet service in 1959. Built around a simple, lightweight philosophy, the MiG-21 emphasized speed, climb rate, and ease of mass production over avionics sophistication and range.

Characterized by its sharp nose intake, delta wing, and compact fuselage (also as typical to the Soviets' fighter jet designs of the era that also started by captured specification sheets from Focke-Wulf Ta 183 they influenced), the MiG-21 was optimized for high-speed interception. It became the first widely deployed Mach 2–capable fighter in the world. While its radar and avionics were relatively basic—especially in early variants—the aircraft was agile, fast, and deadly in close combat when flown by skilled pilots.

The MiG-21 saw extensive combat use across the Cold War and beyond, including in Vietnam, the Middle East, Indo-Pakistani wars, and various African conflicts. It was exported to over 60 countries, license-produced in several of them, and served as the backbone of many air forces for decades. Despite its limitations—short range, cramped cockpit, and demanding landing characteristics—the MiG-21 earned a reputation as a tough, effective, and survivable fighter.

Even into the 21st century, upgraded variants continued flying in limited service (mainly because of the aircraft's spare part difficultiness), making the MiG-21 one of the longest-serving jet fighters ever built.

Possible Aircraft Nicknames:

• “Balalaika” – Popular among Soviet and Eastern European pilots, referencing the aircraft’s triangular delta wing resembling the Russian musical instrument.

• Ołówek", Polish for "pencil", due to the shape of its fuselage,

• “Flying Triangle”/"Flying Dorito" – Informal descriptive nickname used by aviation enthusiasts.

• “Silver Bullet” – Used by some pilots and enthusiasts to describe its sleek shape and high-speed interceptor role. Same but not exactly similar, in Vietnam, the aircraft nicknamed as "Én Bạc", meaning "silver swallow",

• “Missile with a Man in It” – A semi-humorous, semi-serious phrase highlighting its raw performance and minimal comfort or avionics.

• "Flying AK-47" - Simple, rugged design; minimal systems, easy to maintain; Mass-produced in huge numbers; Widely exported and license-built in many countries; Effective but unforgiving if mishandled; Optimized for wartime conditions, not comfort. Just as the Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle became a symbol of Soviet practicality and global proliferation, the MiG-21 came to represent the same idea in the air.

- About the variant

MiG-21bis (Izdeliye 75A/75B, "Fishbed-L/N")

The ultimate development of the MiG-21, fitted with the Tumansky R25-300 turbojet engine and a great number of other advances over previous types. Those MiG-21bis for the Soviet PVO (Air Defence Force) were equipped with the Lazur GCI system (NATO: "Fishbed-L"), while those for the Soviet Air Force were fitted with the Polyot ILS system (NATO: "Fishbed-N").

C O N T R O L S
Trim : Flaps, cruising 'rotate' adjuster
VTOL : Further flaps
AG.5 : Drag Parachute
AG.6 : Yeettison fuel tank
AG.7 : Jettison missiles

NOTES
For the aircraft scheme itself, even though there is no Christmas theme-and-thing at all:(, at least I still had to adding the custom (?) winter camo which is always synonymous with the Christmas scene in general;)