Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA0142
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed Diecast Model
Romanian Air Force, 1985 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed | | 8" | | 3.75" |
The arrival of MiG-23MF from 1979 on did not change the role of the MiG-21 as the most important aircraft of the Fortele Aeriene Romane. The Mig-21MF (Fishbed J) was powered by the lighter and more powerful Tumansky R 13-300 Turbojet and was widely exported to all the Warsaw Pact countries. The most predominant visual feature difference between the MF and M is the periscope on top of the MF canopy. Romania received the first of their Mig-21MFs in 1971 and were re-designated Izdelie 96F.
In 1986, a year after political unrest and changes the Romanian Air Force re-introduced its former roundel that lacked the red star and consisted of a blue circle center surrounded by a yellow circle that is surrounded by a red circle. These colors are Romania's National colors. It is during 1985 – 86 that the Mig-21s started to receive its new paint scheme. The color was similar to "ghost grey" and the aircraft were given a 4 digit serial. A typical load for air-to-air interception consisted of two R-3S (AA-2 Atoll) missiles on outboard under wing pylons, and two RS-2-U (AA-1 Alkali) missiles (mounted on APU-68UM launch rails) on inboard under wing pylons, as well as a single centre line drop tank. When it came to air-to-ground sorties the Mig-21s would carry UB-16-57 rocket launchers, 100kg bombs and a single centre line drop tank. In the mid 1990's Romania's economy was improving so it was decided to upgrade 114 Mig-21s. This upgrade would re-designate 6807 as a Mig-21 MF-75 LanceR C series and the aircraft would receive the grey white and light blue paint scheme it wears today.
Designed as a successor to the Soviet Union's family of early MiG jet fighters, the MiG-21 was first flown on February 14, 1955. This supersonic jet fighter was the first Soviet aircraft to successfully combine fighter and interceptor characteristics. Its delta wing design gave it the ability to climb quickly and its light loading further improved its performance, making it possible for a skilled pilot to successfully engage in dogfights with contemporary enemy fighters. Today, more than 50 years after its introduction, the MiG-21 still serves the air forces of many nations and has become the most-produced supersonic jet in history. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale MiG-21 is constructed in diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The configurable cockpit canopy provides a clear view of the interior and pilot figure and the central air brake is deployable. A G-P9 cannon pod with hand-painted 23mm twin-barrel 23mm can be seen below the cockpit. The wing is crafted of solid metal, and structural details can be seen inside the wheel wells and inboard gear doors. Each wingtip has an integrated fence and air date sensors. Ordnance includes removable fuel tanks and K-13A air-to-air missiles.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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