Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21SM Fishbed-J

Soviet Air Force 812th UAP, Yellow 127, Ovruch AB, Ukraine, 1991

HM 1:72  HA0154

In 1991, the Soviet Air Force's 812th UAP (Training Aviation Regiment) operated the MiG-21SM "Fishbed-J" as part of its advanced pilot training curriculum. Based at Ovruch in the Ukrainian SSR, the regiment trained future fighter pilots on the MiG-21SM, a variant equipped with improved radar, avionics, and R-13M air-to-air missile capability. As the Soviet Union neared collapse, the 812th UAP continued flying under strained conditions, facing shortages in fuel and maintenance. Following the USSR's dissolution in December 1991, the regiment and its aircraft were absorbed into the newly independent Ukrainian Air Force, ending their service under Soviet command.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed-J

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.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.