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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
It was produced in huge numbers, and holds the record for the biggest production run of a supersonic aircraft and the most produced jet fighter of all time. The development of the MiG-21 was a ...
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India’s MiG-21 upgraded by Russia equal to Pakistan’s F-16, says analyst
MOSCOW, March 1. /TASS/. India’s MiG-21 fighter upgraded by Russia possesses combat capabilities identical to those of the F-16 of Pakistan’s Air Force, the editor-in-chief of National Defense ...
The New Indian Express5y
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman nearing duty in fighter cockpit: Reports
IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who spent nearly 60 hours as a prisoner in the hands of Pakistani military after his MiG-21 Bison was ... from his damaged fighter jet.
Business Insider India6y
India confirms losing a fighter jet and the pilot is still 'missing in action' after a dogfight with Pakistani forces
A spokesperson from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that India lost a MIG-21 fighter jet in an air battle with Pakistani counterparts. "One Pakistani aircraft was shot down ...
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Syrian fighter jet shot down in Al Badia desert — TV
MOSCOW, August 15. /TASS/. A MiG-21 fighter jet of the Syrian Air Force has been downed in the desert areas of Al Badia, Sky News Arabia said on Tuesday. According to the channel, the pilot was ...
Deccan Chronicle12d
India likely to issue global tender to acquire multirole fighter jets
India is now expected to issue a global tender to acquire multirole fighter jets, which will be inducted in 4 to 5 years to ...