Mig-21 Fishbed / NVAF Airplane Model

Mig-21 Fishbed / NVAF Airplane ModelMig 21 Fishbed Nort Vietnam model airplane. The MiG 21F is a short range day fighter interceptor and the first major production version of the popular MiG 21 series. It is but one of many versions of this aircraft that have served in the air arms of many nations around the world. The prototype of the MiG 21 was first flown in 1955 and made its first public appearance during the Soviet Aviation Day display at Moscow's Tushino Airport in June 1956.

Mig-21 Fishbed Nort Vietnam model airplane. The MiG-21F is a short-range day fighter-interceptor and the first major production version of the popular MiG-21 series. It is but one of many versions of this aircraft that have served in the air arms of many nations around the world. The prototype of the MiG-21 was first flown in 1955 and made its first public appearance during the Soviet Aviation Day display at Moscow's Tushino Airport in June 1956.

During the Vietnam War, NVAF MiG-21s were often used against U.S. aircraft. Between April 26, 1965 and January 8, 1973, USAF F-4s and B-52s downed 68 MiG-21s. More than 30 countries of the world-including nations friendly to the U.S. have flown the MiG-21. At least 15 versions of the MiG-21 have been produced, some outside the Soviet Union. Estimates place the number built at more than 8,000, a production total exceeding that of any other modern jet aircraft.

Mahogany Wood. Scale 1/32. Wingspan 10 inches, Length 19 1/2 inches.