Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Air Vanguard)
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (835 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1782003746 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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“This book looks into the background and the development of the MiG-21 as well as the aircraft that came before it and after it. All of the different variants are covered as well as an in-depth look at one of the more produced versions, the MiG-21PF. A great read and highly recommended.” Scott van Aken, modelingmadness (July 2014). Several pages of full color art work and profiles are included as well as the usual large cutaway on the back two pages. In addition to the difference between variants, foreign production is covered as is its use in various conflicts
The first production variant of the type, designated the MiG-21F, appeared in 1960 and its improved sub-variant, the MiG-21F-13 (Type 74, NATO reporting name Fishbed-C), was made available for export by 1961. It was a simplified daytime short-range, clear-weather interceptor and tactical fighter. Pilots noted, however, that the heavier 'bis' was much less agile than the MiG-21PF/PFM, and that it behaved like a "bull" in the air while flying the MiG-21PFM was like "riding a stallion." The MiG-21bis was a successful combination of a 1960s airframe and powerplant fitted with a 1970s-vintage analog avionics suite and modern dogfight missiles. The type
Excellent detail on a Cold War Warrior. The Boomer The author describes the development and the production of the various "marks" of the MiG 21, and provides some excellent photographs. I am guessing this is an English translation of a Russian text, as sometimes the language is very stilted and thus the book is not really enjoyable to read. It is more like a college text book. "The Fishbed in short" according to Marco De Montis. The MiG-21 belongs to the elite group of the “Aviation Legends”.For this reason it seems quite difficult to condensate in just 6The Fishbed in short Marco De Montis The MiG-21 belongs to the elite group of the “Aviation Legends”.For this reason it seems quite difficult to condensate in just 64 pages its long, intricate history and dozens of variants.However the 14th title in the appreciated Osprey’s AIR VANGUARD series perfectly hits the target, due to the skills and co. pages its long, intricate history and dozens of variants.However the 1The Fishbed in short Marco De Montis The MiG-21 belongs to the elite group of the “Aviation Legends”.For this reason it seems quite difficult to condensate in just 64 pages its long, intricate history and dozens of variants.However the 14th title in the appreciated Osprey’s AIR VANGUARD series perfectly hits the target, due to the skills and co. th title in the appreciated Osprey’s AIR VANGUARD series perfectly hits the target, due to the skills and co. An Authoritative Value! Kirk R. Lowry One will be hard pressed to find a text about the MiG-21 which is as authoritative and concise as AIR VANGUARD 14, MIKOYAN-GUREVICH MiG-21 by Alexander Mladenov. The development of the type is explained in detail from concept to flight as are problems encountered and experimental versions. Technical description of parts, syst
. The author lives in Sofia, Bulgaria. Alexander Mladenov is an internationally renowned expert on Russian and Eastern European aviation topics, from Soviet-era developments through to state-of-the-art equipment. He lives and works in Bulgaria