Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA0151
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed Diecast Model
German Democratic Republic JG 3, #687, Preschen Airbase, East Germany, 1990 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed | | 8" | | 3.75" |
During the 1980s and 90s Jagdfliegerschwader 3 (JG-3) was based at Preschen, East Germany. JG-3 was equipped with MiG-21UM and MiG-21UBs for training as well as MiG-29 and MiG-21MFs. One of their MiG-21MFs was Red “687” and is now on display at the Deutches Museum Flugwerft in Oberschleissheim. Over time and by the 1990 reunification of East and West Germany JG-3 had received 251 MiG-21s in 7 variants. JG-3 flew the MiG-21MF from 1972 until 1990 when at that time they had 68 MiG-21MFs.
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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