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The MiG-21 is the most widely produced and used supersonic fighter ever with over 10,000 built since 1955. The Fishbed was originally designed as a short-range interceptor to combat the B-52s and B-58s of the U.S. Air Force. The later MiG-21PF version incorporated a better radar, and slightly longer range for use as an all-weather fighter. The MiG-21, like its American counterpart the F-4 Phantom, does not have an internal gun and relies on missiles for air-to-air combat.
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| Wingspan |
23 ft 6 in |
| Length |
51 ft 9 in |
| Height |
15 ft 9 in |
| Weight |
18,080 lbs (loaded |
| Maximum Speed |
1,300 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
50,000 ft |
| Range |
400 miles |
| Engines |
1 Tumansky R-11F2-300 with 13,492 lbs of thrust |
| Crew |
1 |
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