PvtLeonard 49 Report post Posted March 15, 2019 Hello in this project, basically make a vision of my tech tree for the Russian jet MIG 21. This project will include a general story of all generations of this plane, information on each of the planes I will quote, images and draft aircraft and my tree.I will also mention the missile system used on this plane.I will list and modify models from other countries.I think that in the future this game should have this plane, but as the plane was one of the most used aircraft, which was a major issue during the Cold War, I think there should be more models. I hope that at least a few positive opinions will be gathered on this topic, because there are tanks in games that are, for example, the seventies, and the MIG 21 is a 1960s airplane. If you have something to say or correct me, feel free to write, you can send a picture or tell some interesting things. This was the introductory part, and we can go. In this short story I will apologize roughly everything you should know about MIG 21. Yeah,I will use wikipedia, but I will not overwrite all the LOL. So,the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG21 ,(NATO reporting name: Fishbed) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich. It was popularly nicknamed "balalaika". Approximately 60 countries over four continents have flown the MiG-21. It made aviation records, became the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history. Development of what would become the MiG-21 began in the early 1950s, when Mikoyan OKB finished a preliminary design study for a prototype designated Ye-1 in 1954. This project was very quickly reworked when it was determined that the planned engine was underpowered; the redesign led to the second prototype, the Ye-2. Both these and other early prototypes featured swept wings. The first prototype with delta wings as found on production variants was the Ye-4. It made its maiden flight on 16 June 1955 and its first public appearance during the Soviet Aviation Day display at Moscow's Tushino airfield in July 1956. There are four generations of this airplane + generation of trainers planes. Now I will describe one by one of the generations in detail. Variants: Development and preproduction – Generation Zero (1954–1956) Ye-1 (1954) Preliminary swept-wing design around the Mikulin AM-5A non-reheated turbojet. Instead of building it, the design was quickly reworked into the Ye-2. Ye-2 (1954; NATO: "Faceplate") Swept-wing prototype with Mikulin AM-9B reheated turbojet, armed with three NR-30 cannon, and could carry one UB-16-57 rocket pod. Fitted with RSIU-4 VHF radio, Uzel IFF interrogator, ARK-5 Amur automatic direction finder with RUP landing approach computer, MRP-48P Dyatel marker beacon receiver, SRO-2 Khrom IFF transponder, Sirena-2 RWR, SRD-1M Radal'-M radar rangefinder linked to an ASP-5N computing gunsight. Ye-2 made its maiden flight on 14 February 1955, but programme was abandoned when Mikulin RD-11 turbojet became available. Ye-2A (1955; aka "MiG-23") Ye-2 design modified for RD-11 turbojet. Six built. Identical to Ye-5 except for wings: Ye-2A had swept wings. Fitted with RSIU-4V radio, ARK-5 ADF with RUP module, MRP-48P marker beacon receiver, Bariy-M IFF transponder, Sirena-2 RWR, SRD-1M Radal'-Mradar rangefinder with ASP-5N-V3 computing gunsight. MiG-23 (1957; Izdeliye 63) Ye-2A was assigned the production designation MiG-23. It was to be much like the prototype, but with SRD-5M Baza-6 radar rangefinder and an SRO-2 Khrom IFF transponder, amongst other changes. Of twelve units planned for 1957, only five were built; these were powered by R11-300 turbojets (production version of RD-11) and had one (centreline) hardpoint to carry a 400-litre drop tank, a UB-16-57 rocket pod or a FAB-250 bomb. All work on this aircraft was ordered to be terminated in 1958, and the units built were reused for various special test programmes. Ye-4 (1955) The first delta wing prototype of the MiG-21. Proof-of-concept testbed: used an existing production engine in a Ye-5 airframe. Ye-50 (1956) Swept-wing, experimental high-altitude interceptor. Ye-2 airframe modified to fit Dushkin S-155 rocket motor. Design work started in 1954, first flight in 1956. Programme terminated after crash of Ye-50/3 on 8 August 1957. Ye-50A (1956) Not to be confused with MiG-23 "Flogger." The Ye-50A was a refinement of the Ye-50; was to enter production and service with the designation "MiG-23U," but this didn't happen due to unavailability of the intended R11E-300 turbojet. MiG-23U (1956; Izdeliye 64) U = Uskoritel ("Booster") This was to be production version of Ye-50A. Only one was completed due to continuing unavailability of the R11E-300 powerplant. Ye-5 (1956) Delta wing research prototype powered by Mikulin AM-11 turbojet. Some changes besides the engine were made from the Ye-4, including addition of a second hydraulic system. The initial designation was I-500. MiG-21 (1956; Izdeliye 65; NATO "Fishbed-A") The first series of fighters, production version of Ye-5. Five units built at Tbilisi, but not continued due to efforts having been redirected towards the more advanced Ye-6/MiG-21F. The aircraft that were built found work as testbeds. Initial mass production – generation one (1957–1961) Ye-6 (1957) Three pre-production versions of MiG-21F. Ye-50P (1958) Rocket-boosted high-altitude interceptor project, terminated before construction. MiG-21F (1959; Izdeliye 72; NATO "Fishbed-B") MiG-21F-13 at the Barksdale Global Power Museum F = Forsirovannyy ("uprated") Single-seat day fighter aircraft. It was the first production aircraft, with 93 machines being made (20 in 1959, 73 in 1960). The MiG-21F carried 2160 liters of fuel in six internal fuel tanks and was powered by an R11F-300 turbojet engine with 5740kgf of thrust. The earliest units were fitted with one NR-30 and two NR-23 cannon, subsequent aircraft were armed with two 30-mm NR-30 cannons 60 shells each, it was also capable of carrying two bombs ranging from 50 to 500 kg each. Avionics included PUS-36D weapons sequencing module, R-800 communications radio, ASP-5NV-U1 computing gunsight, and SRD-5MN Baza-6 radar rangefinder. Ye-6/9 (1960) A production MiG-21F was modified in 1960 to test nuclear strike capability on the MiG-21 airframe. Ye-6T (1958) Prototypes based on MiG-21F used for testing the Vympel K-13 (NATO: AA-2 'Atoll') missile system. The aircraft were later reused for other tests. Ye-6T/1 ("Ye-66") (1959) Ye-6T/1 prototype, number 31 Red, was refitted with R11F2-300 engine to break the world speed record. "Ye-66" was a "fake" designation used on the documents submitted to the FAI; it was not the official designation. Konstantin Kokkinaki set a new world speed record on September 16, 1960 in this aircraft, reaching a top speed of 2499 km/h (1552 mph) on a 100 km closed course. Ye-6T/1 ("Ye-66A") (1961) After setting a new world speed record, Ye-6T/1 "31 Red" was rebuilt again to try to set a new world altitude record. To this end it had a U-21 rocket booster added to a fairing in the tail, and kept the upgraded R11F2-300 turbojet. "Ye-66A" was a "fake" designation used on the documents submitted to the FAI; it was not the official designation. On April 28, 1961, Georgi Mosolov set the new altitude record at 34,714 m (113,891 ft), breaking the previous record set by an American pilot in an F-104 Starfighter by 2899 m (9511 ft). Ye-6T/2 (1961) Second prototype Ye-6T reused to test skid-type landing gear for use on dirt strips. Ye-6T/3 (1961) Ye-6T with canards fitted, tested 1961–1962. MiG-21P-13 (aka Ye-7) (1958) P = Perekhvatchik ("interceptor"), 13 = refers to K-13 missile system Two MiG-21 sans suffixe (izdeliye 65) were converted to use K-13 missile system as part of a development project for an interceptor armed with the K-13 missile. Due to the MiG-21P-13 project lagging behind schedule, it was decided to produce the existing MiG-21F with the capability to use the K-13 missile system, resulting in the MiG-21F-13. The development continued, however, eventually resulting in the MiG-21PF. MiG-21F-13 (1960; Izdeliye 74; NATO "Fishbed-C") Mig 21-F13 F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated"), 13 = refers to K-13 missile system Short-range day fighter; the MiG-21F-13 was the first MiG-21 model to be produced in large numbers. Unlike the MiG-21F, the MiG-21F-13 had only one NR-30 cannon on the starboard side, with only 30 rounds; however, it added the capability to use the K-13 missile system, of which two could be carried on underwing hardpoints. On early-production MiG-21F-13s the launch rails were of the APU-28 type; later models had these replaced by APU-13 rails. The launch rails were removable, allowing the MiG-21F-13 to carry two UB-16-57 unguided rocket launchers, two S-24 rockets on PU-12-40 launch rails or two FAB-100/250/500 bombs or ZB-360 napalm tanks. The F-13 had further upgrades: an improved ASP-5ND optical gunsight and an upgraded SRD-5ND ranging radar. The MiG-21F-13 was also built under licence in China as the Chengdu J-7or F-7 for export, as well as in Czechoslovakia as the Aero S-106, though the S-106 designation was not used for long; subsequently, the Czech-built units were referred to as "MiG-21F-13" just like the Soviet-built aircraft. MiG-21FR Czechoslovak designation for MiG-21F-13 and Aero S.106 (Czech-built MiG-21F-13) converted to carry reconnaissance pods. MiG-21F-13R (1974) R = Razuznavatelen ("Reconnaissance") Bulgarian designation for MiG-21F-13 aircraft locally modified to carry an AFA-39 camera. Ye-6V (1961; NATO "Fishbed-E") Experimental STOL version of MiG-21F-13 with JATO boosters. Interceptors – generation two (1961–1966) MiG-21PF (1961; Izdeliye 76; NATO "Fishbed-D") P = Perekhvatchik ("Interceptor"), F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated") Production version of the all-weather interceptor. These were powered by the R11F2-300 turbojet and, starting with the seventh production batch, fitted with the RP-21 radar (the first six batches used the older TsD-30T radar (aka RP-9-21). Further, the weapons control system was modified from that of the F-13 to allow use of the RS-2US (aka K-5MS) beam-riding AAM in addition to the IR-seeking K-13. MiG-21PF (1961; Izdeliye 76A) Mig 21 PF Version for export to Warsaw Pact countries; only difference from domestic version was the IFF equipment. MiG-21PFL (1966; Izdeliye 76A) L = Lokator ("Radar") Version of MiG-21PF tailored to a Vietnamese requirement. The "L" designation may be short for lokator to reflect the different sensor suite in this version as compared to the standard PF. MiG-21PFM (Izdeliye 76A) M = Modifiziert ("Modernised") Not to be confused with the "real" MiG-21PFM which is izdeliye 94. This was an East German designation for MiG-21PF aircraft with upgraded RP-21 radars. MiG-21RFM (Izdeliye 76A) R = Lokator ("Radar"), 'F = Forsaj ("Reheat"), M = Modernizat ("Modernised") Romanian designation for the MiG-21PF. MiG-21Ye Remote-controlled drones converted from MiG-21PF; also designated M-21 (M = mishen', "target"). MiG-21FL (1965; Izdeliye 77) F = Forsazh ("Reheat"), L = Lokator ("Radar") Export (Third world) model of the MiG-21PF. Downgraded from baseline MiG-21PF with older and less powerful R11F-300 engine, no provision for carrying RS-2US beam-riding missiles and a simplified, downgraded version of the RP-21 radar, designated R1L. Wide-chord fin and brake chute fairing at its base. Built under license in India as the Type 77. Ye-7SPS (1961) SPS = Sduv Pogranichnovo Sloya ("Boundary Layer Blowing") Testbed to develop flap-blowing system, rebuilt from Ye-6V/2. MiG-21PFS (1963; Izdeliye 94; NATO "Fishbed-D/F") P = Perekhvatchik ("Interceptor"), F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated"), S = Sduv Pogranichnovo Sloya ("Boundary Layer Blowing") Production version of Ye-7SPS. MiG-21PFS (Izdeliye 94; NATO "Fishbed-D") The first nine production batches of the MiG-21PFS were externally identical to the MiG-21PF but with blown flaps and brake chute fairing at the fin's base. MiG-21PFS (Izdeliye 94; NATO "Fishbed-F") From batch 10 to batch 19, the large-chord vertical stabiliser first seen on the MiG-21FL was introduced, but the aircraft retained the SK ejection seat and one-piece, forward-opening canopy of the MiG-21PF. MiG-21PFS (Izdeliye 94; NATO "Fishbed-F") From c/n 941314 onwards, MiG-21PFS aircraft had the wide-chord tail, a KM-1 ejection seat and a two-piece, sidewards-opening canopy. Ye-7M Further development of the Ye-7SPS; prototype for MiG-21PFM. MiG-21PFM (izd. 94A), Polish Air Force, markings of 10th Fighter Regt. MiG-21PFM (1964; Izdeliye 94; NATO "Fishbed-F") P = Perekhvatchik ("Interceptor"), F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated"), M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised") The production version of the Ye-7M was a modernised MiG-21PF, with an upgraded RP-21M radar, SRZO-2 Khrom-Nikkel IFF transponder and other changes in avionics. Further, later-production PFMs reintroduced cannon armament, in the form of the capability to carry a GSh-23 cannon and 200 rounds in an underbelly pod. Following tests in 1966, MiG-21PFM aircraft built after 1968 could carry the Kh-66 air-to-surface missile. MiG-21PFM (1964; Izdeliye 94A; NATO "Fishbed-F") Export version with a different IFF system and no capacity to carry S-24 rockets or ZB-62 napalm tanks. MiG-21PFM (Izdeliye 94N; NATO "Fishbed-F") Nuclear-capable version of MiG-21PFM. MiG-21PFMA (Izdeliye 94A) Polish designation of standard MiG-21PFM. MiG-21PFMN (Izdeliye 94N) Polish designation of nuclear-capable MiG-21PFM. MiG-21RFMM (Izdeliye 94A) R = Radar, F = Fortaj ("Reheat"), M = Modernizat ("Modernised") Romanian designation for the MiG-21PFM. MiG-21 SPS MiG-21SPS (Izdeliye 94A; NATO "Fishbed-F") SPS = Sduv Pogranichnovo Sloya ("Boundary Layer Blowing") To avoid confusion with the local "MiG-21PFM" designation given to the modified MiG-21PF (izdeliye 76A), the East German air force redesignated the "real" MiG-21PFM of izdeliye 94A as "MiG-21SPS." MiG-21SPS-K (Izdeliye 94A; NATO "Fishbed-F") K = Kanone ("Cannon") East German designation for MiG-21PFM (Izd. 94A) aircraft wired for using cannon pods. Ye-7R Prototypes of the MiG-21R combat-capable reconnaissance aircraft derived from MiG-21PFS. MiG-21R (1965; Izdeliye 03/94R; NATO "Fishbed-H") Initially designated Izdeliye 03 to confuse outsiders, the MiG-21R's official "type" designation was Izdeliye 94R. The first production unit was rolled out in early 1966 and production continued until 1971. For recce missions, the MiG-21R could carry a Type D daylight PHOTINT pod, a Type N nighttime PHOTINT pod, a Type R general-purpose ELINT pod or a Type T pod housing a TV system, making the MiG-21R one of the first Soviet recce aircraft to make use of ELINT equipment. Small changes were made throughout the production run. Early-production units had the R11F2S-300 turbojet, which was replaced in later machines by the R13-300 powerplant. In the air-to-air role, the MiG-21R could carry two RS-2US or R-3S AAMs, and in the strike role it could be loaded with two UB-16-57UM or UB-32 rocket pods, two S-24 heavy unguided rockets or two bombs of up to 500kg weight (each). MiG-21R (Izdeliye 94RA; NATO "Fishbed-H") Export version of the MiG-21R, delivered with the Type D and Type R pods. MiG-21RF (Izdeliye 94RA; NATO "Fishbed-H") Egyptian designation for MiG-21R aircraft which had been locally modified by permanently mounting the cameras in a fairing under the nose. MiG-21RF (Izdeliye 96R; NATO "Fishbed-H") Not to be confused with the Egyptian local designation "MiG-21RF." This designation was used after some MiG-21Rs were upgraded with R13-300 engines as in the MiG-21MF. Ye-7S (1963) Tactical fighter prototype – a production MiG-21PF converted into an avionics testbed to test the Sapfir-21 fire-control radar. MiG-21S (1964; Izdeliye 95; NATO "Fishbed-J") S = Sapfir (referring to the Sapfir-21/RP-22 radar). The production version of the Ye-7S. This was fitted with the RP-22 radar (production version of the Sapfir-21 radar) working together with a ASP-PF-21 computing gunsight. The airframe was different from that of the MiG-21PFM by using the same saddle tank as in the MiG-21R. The MiG-21S had an R11F2S-300 powerplant and an AP-155 autopilot featuring a 'panic button' autorecovery system. The MiG-21S could carry the GP-9 cannon pod. It had four underwing hardpoints, with the two outboard pods being "wet", that is, they could carry drop tanks. It could carry all weapons that the MiG-21PFM could, with the addition of the R-3R (K-13R) missile, the semi-active radar homing variant of the K-13. MiG-21S was produced from 1965 to 1968 and delivered only to the Soviet air force. MiG-21N (1965; Izdeliye 95N; NATO "Fishbed-J") 'N = Nositel ("Carrier") Also known as MiG-21SN, this was a variation of the MiG-21S capable of delivering one RN-25 tactical nuclear weapon. MiG-21PD (1966; Izdeliye 23-31/92) PD = Podyomniye Dvigateli ("Lifting Engines") STOL technology demonstrator built out of a MiG-21PFM airframe. Modernisation – generation three (1968–1972) MiG-21M (1968; Izdeliye 96; NATO "Fishbed-J") M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised") Export variant of the MiG-21S with two major differences: the RP-22 radar of the MiG-21S was substituted with the older RP-21MA radar, and featured a built-in GSh-23L cannon instead of a cannon pod. In the air-to-air role it could only carry the R-3S IR-seeking AAM on its four pylons, as the SARH variant, the R-3R, was not cleared for export. The type was also licence-built in India, the first Indian-built example being delivered in February 1973. MiG-21M (Izdeliye 96A, NATO "Fishbed-J") Export variant for Warsaw Pact countries. MiG-21MA (Izdeliye 96A, NATO "Fishbed-J") The Czechoslovak Air Force redesignated its MiG-21Ms that had been re-engined with the Tumanskiy R13-300 engine as "MiG-21MA," keeping the RP-21MA radar. Some of these were later re-equipped with the RP-22 radar – bringing it to MiG-21MF standard – and were then redesignated "MiG-21MF." MiG-21I (1968; Izdeliye 21-11; "Analog") MiG-21I Analog I = Imitator ("Simulator") Testb ed for the wing design of the Tu-144 (NATO "Charger") supersonic transport. MiG-21K (1969; proposal) This was a proposed variant of the MiG-21 for a dedicated ground attack role; the Mikoyan proposal was withdrawn before phase two of the competition, which was eventually won by the Su-25. MiG-21Sh (1969; Izdeliye 21-32"; project) Sh = Shturmovik This was another ground-attack project that was a "fusion" of the MiG-21 and the MiG-27; it was referred to alternatively as MiG-21Sh and MiG-27Sh. Cancelled due to the MiG-23/27 offering higher performance. MiG-21SM (1969; Izdeliye 15/95M; NATO "Fishbed-J") S = Sapfir (referring to the Sapfir-21/RP-22 radar). M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised") Upgrade of the MiG-21S using the R13-300 engine and with a built-in GSh-23L cannon, as well as a considerably updated avionics package. MiG-21MF, Polish Air Force, markings of 3rd Tactical Sqn. MiG-21MF (1970; Izdeliye 96F; NATO "Fishbed-J") M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised"), F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated [engine]") Export version of the MiG-21SM, with RP-22 radar and R13-300 turbojet. The choice of weapons loads was increased with the addition of the R-60 (NATO: AA-8 "Aphid") and later the R-60M IR-seeking AAM. These were also licence-built in India by HAL as the Type 88. MiG-21MFR (1995) R = Razuznavatelen ("Reconnaissance") Bulgarian local designation for MiG-21MF modified to carry recce pods after the retirement of the MiG-21F-13R. MiG-21MF-75 Unofficial designation used in Bulgaria, East Germany, Romania and Czechoslovakia to refer to MiG-21MF aircraft delivered with cockpit instrumentation identical to that in the MiG-21bis (the "75" refers to "1975", the year in which these entered production.) MiG-21MFN Czech Air Force designation for MiG-21MF upgraded with NATO standard avionics. MiG-21DF (1969) D = Dal'nomer ("Rangefinder"), F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated") A production MiG-21 (S or SM) refitted with R13F2-300 engine and Kvant radar rangefinder for test purposes. Though testing revealed an improvement in manoeuvrability, this variant was not put into production. MiG-21SMF (1970) S = Sapfir (referring to the Sapfir-21/RP-22 radar), M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised"), F = Forsirovannyy ("Uprated [engine]") A testbed aircraft – a stock MiG-21SM refitted with the uprated R13F2-300 turbojet. Though a prototype for what would have been a new model, it never entered production. MiG-21MT (1971; Izdeliye 96T; NATO "Fishbed-J") M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised"), T = Toplivo ("Fuel," referring to increased fuel capacity) This was a MiG-21MF with increased fuel capacity. Though designed for export, only 15 were built and none were exported. MiG-21SMT of the former Soviet Air Force. MiG-21SMT (1971; Izdeliye 50; NATO "Fishbed-K") S = Sapfir (referring to the Sapfir-21/RP-22 radar), M = Modernizirovannyy ("Modernised"), T = Toplivo ("Fuel," referring to increased fuel capacity) A development of the MiG-21SM with increased fuel capacity. This variant is easily spotted thanks to its larger spine. MiG-21ST (Izdeliye 50) S = Sapfir (referring to the Sapfir-21/RP-22 radar), T = Toplivo ("Fuel," referring to increased fuel capacity) Due to the extreme unpopularity of the MiG-21SMT amongst Soviet pilots, most were rebuilt with the smaller saddle tank of the MiG-21bis after that type entered production in 1972. Following the conversion, they were redesignated MiG-21ST and were externally indistinguishable from the MiG-21bis. MiG-21bis (1972; Izdeliye 75; NATO "Fishbed-L/N" The ultimate development of the MiG-21, fitted with the Tumanskiy 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"). Mig 21fishbed L/N MiG-21bis (Izdeliye 75A; NATO "Fishbed-L") Lazur-equipped version with a slightly different avionics package exported to some Warsaw Pact countries. In Bulgaria and East Germany these were designated MiG-21bis-Lazur. MiG-21bis (Izdeliye 75B; NATO "Fishbed-N") Polyot-equipped version with a slightly different avionics package exported to some Warsaw Pact countries. In Bulgaria and East Germany these were designated MiG-21bis-SAU (SAU referring to Sistema Avtomaticheskovo Upravleniya = "Automatic Control System"). This variant was manufactured under licence by HAL in India from 1980 to 1987. MiG-21bis/T T = Tiedusteluversio ("Reconnaissance Version") Finnish designation for MiG-21bis modified to carry reconnaissance pods. Cockpit I could not find some information on the cockpit, but I have a bunch of images that could have been cut off from the cockpit because there are more versions. Old cockpit Middle aged cockpit Mig 21 bison cockpit Mig 21 Lancer cockpit Mig 21 2000 cockpit Armament of the MiG-21 Weapon Description Launcher A B Versions NR-30 cannon - - 2 1 F F-13 GP-9 gun pod with GSh-23 cannon - - 1 FL, PFM, S GSh-23 cannon - - 1 M, MF, SM, SMT, bis A-12,7 machine gun - - 1 U, US, UM S-5 / M / K unguided air-to-ground missile UB-16 UB-32 16 32 2 / 4 all SM, MF, SMT, bis S-21 unguided air-to-ground missile APU-2 / PU-12 1 2 F-13 S-24 unguided air-to-ground missile APU-68 1 2 / 4 all Kh-66 radar guided air-to-ground missile APU-68UE 1 2 / 4 PFM, R, M, MF RS-2US radar guided air-to-air missile APU-7 1 2 / 4 PF, PFS, PFM, R, M, MF R-55 IR guided air-to-air missile APU-68UM 1 2 S, SM, SMT, bis R-3S IR guided air-to-air missile APU-13U / M RBP-2-R-3S 1 2 2 / 4 2 all from F-13 on PF, PFM R-3R IR guided air-to-air missile APU-13U-2 1 2 / 4 S, SM, SMT, bis R-3P target missile APU-13U / M 1 2 / 4 all single-seaters from PF on R-13M IR guided air-to-air missile APU-13MT 1 4 SM, MF, SMT, bis R-60 / MK IR guided air-to-air missile P-62-1M P-62-2M 1 2 4 2 SM, MF, SMT, bis bis FAB-100 100kg free fall bomb - MBD-2-67U - 4 2 / 4 2 all FAB-250 250kg free fall bomb - - 2 / 4 all FAB-500 500kg free fall bomb - - 2 all 244N 450kg nuclear bomb BD3-66-21N 1 1 special versions MiG-21's two types of guns: NR-30 (second from left) and GSh-23 (second from right). GP-9 gun pod on the central pylon of a MiG-21PFM. Almost never fitted: Pod with A-12,7 machine gun underneath the MiG-21U. RS-2US, called "iron pig" by the troopers. RS-2US training round. R-3S (product 310) on APU-13 launcher. R-13M (product 380, above) und R-3R (product 320). Launcher APU-13MT for R-13M (product 380). Close combat missile R-60 (product 62). Training rounds R-13 ... ... R-3R and R-60 (on twin launcher P-62-2). UB-16 rocket pod for 16 unguided rockets S-5 (part cutaway) ... ... and under the wing of a MiG-21SPS. The MiG-21 can carry bombs up to 100kg in groups of four on bomb rack MBD-2-67 and single ones directly attached to the pylon BD3-60-21. Explosive bombs FAB-250 and ... ... FAB-100. Armament of the J-7 / F-7 Weapon Description Launcher A B Versions 30-1 Kanone - - 2 all except J-7III, JJ/FT-7 23mm Kanone - - 1 J-7III, JJ/FT-7 57-2 unguided air-to-ground missile HF-7C 18 2 / 4 all 80mm unguided air-to-ground missile 5 2 / 4 all PL-2 IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 J-7I/II, F-7A/B, JJ/FT-7 PL-2A IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 J-7I/II, F-7A/B, JJ/FT-7 PL-2B IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 J-7I/II, F-7A/B, F-7M/E/MG, JJ/FT-7 PL-5 IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 J-7I/II, F-7A/B, F-7M/E/MG, JJ/FT-7 PL-7 IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 F-7M/E/MG, FT-7P PL-8 IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 J-7M AIM-9P IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 F-7P/PG AIM-9L IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 F-7PG Matra 550 Magic IR guided air-to-air missile 1 2 / 4 F-7PG Mk 82 227kg free fall bomb - - 2 / 4 all Mk 83 454kg free fall bomb - - 2 all GBU laser-guided 227kg bomb - - 2 / 4 F-7PG A Number of weapons per launcher B Maximum number of launchers per aircraft Chinese-built air-to-air missile PL-7. F-7P's weaponry consists among others of Sidewinder air-to-air missiles as well as of cluster and xxxx bombs. In front of this FT-7P can be seen free fall bombs. Equipment of the MiG-21 Despite its lesser complexity compared to today's combat aircraft the fuselage of a MiG-21 is completely filled with devices of different kind. Beside this several components can be carried on wing and fuselage hard points. The cockpit equipment of the MiG-21 represents late 1950s technology, regardless whether it is a MiG-21M, ... ... MF, ... ... MF-75 (see also sphere panorama by Tobias Vollmer) or ... ... MiG-21U. Hydraulic, ... ... fuel, ... ... flight control, ... ... pressurized air and ... ... intake cone control system of the MiG-21. Function modell of ARU-3W. Always a weak point of the MiG-21: the radar. Two types of ejection seats were built in the MiG-21: earlier versions with forward opening canopy and the MiG-21U were fitted with the SK seat, ... ... while later versions were equipped with the KM-1, developed by MiG. The pressure suit shown here ... ... was used only in newer generation MiG-21s, ... ... in the older ones this model was worn. The 800l drop tank was seldom used. The SM jamming pod with system SPS-141 is carried by MF-75 and bis LAZUR on the central hard point. These wing-tip fairings of the MiG-21R contain additional antennas. The radio reconnaissance pod type R ... ... and photo pod type D could be fitted to the MiG-21R only. Look inside R pod. S-13 gun camera fitted to the wing of a MiG-21U. Equipment of the J-7 / F-7 The cockpit equipment of the F-7A is almost similar to that of the MiG-21F-13. In the cockpit of the F-7P beside classic instruments can be found a head-up display (covered) and a Martin Baker ejection seat. Many details of today's J-7 / F-7 differ considerably from those of the basic MiG-21F-13 like antennas and the angle-of-attack sensor on the nose,... ... the already mentionend head-up display in the cockpit ... ... as well as the braking chute container and antennas on the fin. Due to be built in the export aircraft: Grifo radar made by FIAR (Italy). F-7P are equipped with chaff and flare dispensers beside the ventral fin. Upgrades About 1000 MiG-21 are still in service all around the world. Most of MiG-21 user countries cannot afford new fighter aircraft. It is no wonder that at least three major upgrade programmes are running. The MiG-21-93 of RAC MiG / SOKOL (Russia), the MiG-21 LanceR of Aerostar / Elbit(Romania / Israel) and the MiG-21 2000 of Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) were on display at many recent airshows and aviation fairs. And every upgrade programme has found at least one customer: MiG-21 LanceR: Romania, Ethiopia and Croatia MiG-21-93: India MiG-21 2000: Cambodia, Zambia, Uganda and two other yet unknown countries. Elbit / Aerostar MiG-21 LanceR The most successful upgrade programme for the MiG-21 was presented at all major airshows - seen here at Paris Le Bourget 1997. Despite its Romanian roundels this aircraft never served with the Romanian Air Force: MiG-21bis based prototype of LanceR III programme at Aerosalon Le Bourget 1999. RAC MiG / SOKOL MiG-21-93 The Indian MiG-21bis UPG is very close to MiG-21-93 standard. Looking for customers in Arabia: MiG-21-93 at Dubai Airshow 1999. Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) MiG-21 2000 Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) uses its experience with war prizes of Soviet origin for the upgrade business. A comprehensive upgrade package for the MiG-21 is offered while it seems that the new single piece windshield was fitted only to the company demonstrator IAI-304 which is shown here. Other Update Programmes Although upgraded by AEROSTAR in Romania the equipment of the Croatian MiG-21bis and MiG-21UMD is different from LanceR standard. Only navigation und communication systems were subject to upgrade. The Czech upgrade programme carried out by LOK Kbelycomprised of 10 MiG-21MF which are now designated MiG-21MFN (N = NATO). Externally the modernized aircraft can be distinguished by additional antennas and the new grey colour. OdesAviaRemServis from Ukraine has recognized MiG-21's upgrade potential and offers a package of measures called MiG-21MU. Nothing is known about the customers. Equipment Core of MiG-21-93 programme is the Kopyo radar made by Phazotron. The extensive modifications of the MiG-21 LanceR can be seen also from outside: Head-Up-Display and fairing for additional wiring. Also LanceR III differs in numerous modifications from the basic type. The fighter version MiG-21 LanceR C is equipped with two multifunction displays, ... ... while in the cockpit of the fighter bomber LanceR A only one of these devices can be found. The Romanian LanceR can be fitted among others with the Rafael Litening targeting pod, ... ... the ARP photo reconnaissance pod ... ... or an ECM pod. Externally the upgraded Croatian MiG-21 can be distinguished by antennas at fin and underneath the fuselage. New navigation and communication devices can be seen in the cockpit of both the MiG-21UMD ... ... and the MiG-21MFN. Armament The new dimension: on these rails ... ... the MiG-21-93 carries R-73 and R-77 air-to-air missiles. The Romanian MiG-21 Lancers were fitted with new launchers ... ... and can carry both Russian and Western weapons, in this case R-73 and Python 3. The complete weaponry of LanceR C and ... ... R-73, Magic 2 und Python 3 air-to-air missiles (top from left to right) in detail. Armament of LanceR A comprises among others ... ... infrared and laser guided bombs Elbit Opher (top) and IAI (MBT) Griffin (bottom) as well as rocket pods UB-16. Behind the laser target illuminator can be seen an ARP photo reconnaissance pod, aside lies a R-73. Engines of the MiG-21 Model Engine Thrust – kN (dry/reheat) Thrust – lbf (dry/reheat) Ye-2 Mikulin AM-9B 25.5/31.9 5730/7165 Ye-2A/MiG-23 (izd. 63) Tumansky R-11 37.3/50.0 8380/ 11240 Ye-50 Tumansky RD-9E + Dushkin S-155 25.5/32.4 + 37.3 5730/7275 + 8380 Ye-50A/MiG-23U (izd. 64) Tumansky R-11E-300 + Dushkin S-155 37.3/50.0 + 37.3 8380/11240 + 8380 Ye-4 Tumansky RD-9E 25.5/32.4 5730/7275 MiG-21 (izd. 65) Tumansky R-11-300 ?/49.0 ?/11020 Ye-6 Tumansky R-11F-300 38.3/56.4 8600/ 12680 MiG-21F (izd. 72) Tumansky R-11F-300 38.3/56.4 8600/ 12680 MiG-21F-13 (izd. 74) Tumansky R-11F-300 38.3/56.4 8600/ 12680 Ye-6T ("Ye-66") Tumansky R-11F2-300 36.8/60.7 8258/ 13633 Ye-6T ("Ye-66A") Tumansky R-11F2-300 + Sevruk S3-20M5A 36.8/60.7 + ? 8258/13633 + ? Ye-6V Tumansky R-11F2S-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 Ye-7 1-2/MiG-21P Tumansky R-11F-300 38.3/56.4 8600/ 12680 Ye-7 3–4 Tumansky R-11F2-300 38.8/60.0 8710/ 13490 MiG-21PF (izd. 76, 76A) Tumansky R-11F2-300 38.8/60.0 8710/ 13490 MiG-21FL (izd. 77) Tumansky R-11F-300 38.3/56.4 8600/ 12680 Ye-7SPS, MiG-21PFS (izd. 94) Tumansky R-11F2S-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 MiG-21PFM (izd. 94, 94A) Tumansky R-11F2S-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 Ye-7R Tumansky R-11F2S-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 MiG-21R (izd. 03, 94R, 94RA) Tumansky R-11F2S-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 MiG-21R (94R late) Tumansky R-13-300 39.9/63.7 8970/ 14320 Ye-7S Tumansky R-11F2-300 38.8/60.0 8710/ 13490 MiG-21S/SN (izd. 95/95N) Tumansky R-11F2S-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 MiG-21M (izd. 96) Tumansky R-11F2SK-300 38.8/60.6 8710/ 13610 MiG-21SM (izd. 95M/15) Tumansky R-13-300 39.9/63.7 8970/ 14310 MiG-21MF (izd. 96F) Tumansky R-13-300 39.9/63.7 8970/ 14310 MiG-21MT/SMT/ST (izd. 96T/50/50) Tumansky R-13F-300 39.9/63.7 8970/ 14320 MiG-21bis (izd. 75/75A/75B) Tumansky R-25-300 40.2/69.6 (97.1*) 9040/15650 (21825*) Three generations of engines with several subversions were built in the MiG-21 during 25 years of manufacturing. Because of the limitations set by the fuselage there were only minor external differences between the different generations. Engine Versions Thrust (kN)* Remarks R11F-300 (37F) F, F-13, U 38,2 / 53,4 R11F2-300 (37F2) F-13, PF, FL 38,7 / 60,0 F-13 refitted R11F2S-300 (37F2S) PF, PFS, PFM, R, S, M, US, UM 38,2 / 60,6 with blown flaps (SPS) R11F2SK-300 (37F2SK) MF 38,2 / 60,6 with nozzle correction device KDS R13 (95) M, MF, RF, SM, SMT, UM 39,9 / 63,7 M refitted, UM also refitted R25 (25) bis 40,2 / 69,6 thrust 97,1kN with special regime at low level * without / with afterburner Engine of the first MiG-21 generation: R11. R11 (part cutaway) from the left ... ... and from the right. Externally the R11 can be distinguished by its radially arranged flame stabilizers of the afterburner. R11 complete with afterburner. The R13 differs from the R11 in having grooved inner surfaces of the engine housing, ... ... seen here from the other side, ... ... and a combination of star-shaped and circular flame stabilizers. (Photos R13: author's collection) The R25 also boasts grooved inner surfaces of the engine housing, but there are fewer rotor blades than on R13 (21 instead of 24). The flame stabilizers of the R25 are of circular shape. Not an engine in the true sense of the word: booster rocket SPRD-99 (seen here on a Finnish MiG-21bis). Engines of the J-7 / F-7 Like the MiG-21 its Chinese copies were fitted with externally almost identical engines of different generations. Engine Versions Thrust (kN)* Remarks WP-7 J-7I, F-7A 38,2 / 53,4 WP-7B J-7II, F-7B, JJ / FT-7 38,7 / 59,8 WP-7BM F-7M / P 40,2 / 59,8 WP-7F J-7E 44,1 / 63,7 WP-13F J-7III, F-7PG 44,1 / 65,9 similar to R13-300 * with / without afterburner The WP-7 differs from the Soviet engines in a special combination of circular and star-shaped flame stabilizers. Upgrade programmes[edit] MiG-21-93 Russia now offers an upgrade package to bring late-model MiG-21s up to the MiG-21-93 standard. This package provides an upgrade of the avionics suite that includes installation of the Kopyo pulse-doppler radar, smaller version of N010 Zhuk airborne radar used by the MiG-29, which enables the aircraft to fire a greater range of modern weapons such as the beyond-visual-range Vympel R-77 air-to-air missile. The upgraded avionics also enhance the aircraft's survivability as well as its ability to engage enemy fighters. Other upgrade features include installation of a dual-screen HUD, helmet-mounted target designator and advanced flight control systems.[citation needed] MiG-21 2000 MiG-21-2000 Single-seat 21st century version for export buyers. Made by Israel Aerospace Industries.[3] MiG-21 LanceR Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR B Upgraded version for the Romanian Air Force done by Elbit Systems of Israel and Aerostar SA of Romania, in 1995–2002. The LanceR A version is optimized for ground attack being able to deliver precision guided munitions of eastern and western origin as well as R-60, R-73 and Python III air-to-air missiles. The LanceR B version is the trainer version, and the LanceR C version is the air superiority version featuring 2 LCD MFDs, helmet mounted sight and the Elta EL/M-2032 Air combat radar.[4][5] Croatian Air Force MiG-21 bis-D MiG-21bis-D (D = Dorađen ("Upgraded")) Upgraded in 2003, by Aerostar SA, for the Croatian Air Force with some elements of the LanceR standard. Modernized for NATO interoperability including a Honeywell ILS (VOR/ILS and DME), a GPS receiver, a new IFF system and communications equipment from Rockwell Collins. MiG-21UMD (D = Dorađen) Croatian designation for four MiG-21UM upgraded for NATO interoperability, similarly to the MiG-21bis-D. Indian MiG-21 Bison MiG-21 Bison Upgraded version for export, the Indian Air Force being the first customer. Equipped with the Phazotron Kopyo (Spear) airborne radar, which is capable of simultaneously tracking 8 targets and engaging 2 of them with semi-active radar homing air-to-air missiles, such as the Vympel R-27. The radar also enables the fighter to deploy active radar homing air-to-air missiles such as the Vympel R-77 when an additional channel is incorporated. Russia has claimed that this version is equivalent to the early F-16. The Indian Air Force has since then upgraded its avionics with the addition of a Helmet Mounted Sight, the ability to fire High Off-Boresight missiles like the R-73 (missile) and a Tactical Data Link, improving further its already formidable WVR Combat capability, and has performed very well even against F-15C Eagles in Cope India and Red Flag Exercises.[6] MiG-21-97 MiG-21-93 upgrade. MiG-21-93 re-engined with the Klimov RD-33 engine. The Russians have claimed that the evaluation at Ramenskoye Airport had shown that this version has beaten simulated F-16 in a mock dogfight with a score of 4:1 Tech tree of MIG 21 This is my tech line, I know this is too much air, but at least you can have a vision. The premium aircraft I did not want to put in because I'm not quite sure what it should be premium, you can even offer it or make your own tech tree. Here is my tech tree Foreign-built variants China (PRC) Chinese-built variants of the MiG-21 are designated Chengdu J-7 and F-7 (for export). Only the initial version of the J-7 was a copy of a MiG-21 variant, namely the MiG-21F-13. Though an agreement had been reached between China and the USSR for licence production of the MiG-21 in China, political relations soured between the two countries, causing Soviet assistance to stop. The Chinese reverse-engineered parts of the handful of MiG-21F-13s supplied from the USSR, in order to make up for blueprints and documentation that had not yet been shipped over from the USSR at the time of the political rift. All subsequent development of the J-7 was indigenous to China and different from Soviet-made versions.[1] The Guizhou JL-9 trainer, first flown in 2003, is also based on the MiG-21 airframe.[7] Czechoslovakia Between 1962 and 1972 the MiG-21F-13 version was manufactured under license by Aero Vodochody, in Czechoslovakia. Aero Vodochody (then Středočeské strojírny, n.p.), built a total of 194 planes during this period, under the cover designation article Z-159. It followed the MiG-15 and MiG-19S built in Vodochody factory from the fifties to sixties. The sole locally built version of the MiG-21F-13 differed externally from the Soviet-built examples by the solid dural sheet fairing behind the cockpit canopy, as opposed to the transparent one on the original Soviet MiGs. These machines were built for the Czechoslovak Air Force and also for export. The R13-300 engines were imported from the Soviet Union. India The production of the MiG-21s in India under license by Hindustan Aeronautics in Nasik started with the MiG-21FL in 1966 in four phases starting with the assembly of CKD kits, moving on to subassemblies, parts, and finally advancing to production from scratch. 205 MiG-21FLs, designated Type 77 and nicknamed Trishul ("Trident), were built in India between 1966 and 1972; the first one built entirely from Indian-made components was delivered to the IAF on 19 October 1970, with the first Indian-made R11F2S-300 powerplant leaving the assembly line on 2 January 1969. In 1971 HAL production was switched to an improved version of the MiG-21M (izdeliye 96), which was designated Type 88 by HAL; as this variant was produced exclusively in India, no izdeliye designation is applicable. The first Type 88 MiG-21M was delivered to the IAF on 14 February 1973 and the last on 12 November 1981, with a total of 158 built. The last variant to be produced by HAL was the MiG-21bis. A total of 75 were built in 1977 from CKD kits, and a further 220 were built from scratch by 1984.[1] Despite a series of crashes during the 1990s, the Indian Air Force has decided to upgrade about 125 of the MiG-21bis in its inventory to the MiG-21 "Bison" standard. Those can serve until 2025. The original MIG-21 FL (MIG-21 PF or Type 77) was retired in December 2013; remaining MIG-21M aircraft (Type 88) are scheduled to be retired by 2015. Insignias for MIG 21 And the best skin for MIG 21 from my country This is all of me, once more, feel free to write if I'm wrong, thank you for your patience and I hope the MIG 21 will arrive in a new update or perhaps in some future.Thanks!!!:) 2 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorCamaro 441 Report post Posted March 28, 2019 Next patch, the fishbed better be in game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekg98 596 Report post Posted April 1, 2019 Add all of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTLDNA 5 Report post Posted April 21, 2019 OMG is unbelievable, you write in detail @. @ Hope you snail will add them to the tech tree respect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raldi92 2,923 Report post Posted September 20, 2019 Gaijin should had started with PFM from the getgo but i digress , very nice work ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobleoclot 4 Report post Posted September 28, 2019 I think there should be a total of four from each gen of mig 21s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein79 5,749 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) Do you think MiG-21F-13 should get additional historical camouflage skins? If yes, pls support suggestion: Thx. Edited September 29, 2019 by Einherjer1979 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam_the_man 146 Report post Posted October 9, 2019 What is the max speed of the MiG-21bis with afterburner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicBlitzkrieg87 8,349 Report post Posted May 14, 2020 On 09/10/2019 at 08:15, Cam_the_man said: What is the max speed of the MiG-21bis with afterburner? ROC 235 m/s, speed is 2175 kmh @ altitude and 1300 at sea level 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaParty4622 301 Report post Posted May 31, 2020 We need to cut non-combat capable variant as well as prototypes, and AAM-only armed variant must be re-considered as well. I'll make a tree for examples as like of what i'm concerning of as like other nation's tree start from Mig-21F-13 : Mig-21F-13->Mig-21FL->/R-3S only variants for 9.7 if current BR system remains/->Mig-21PFM->Mig-21SM->Mig-21SMT/R-13M avaliable variants for 10.0 if current BR system remains/->Mig-21Bis->Mig-21Bis(Lazur)/R-60/60M avaliable variants for 10.3 if current BR system remains. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
