{"product_id":"rye-field-model-6001-1-48-mig-21","title":"Rye Field Model  6001 1\/48 MIG 21 MF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit for a Soviet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed-J\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous interior details such as engine, cockpit, and auxiliary components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 3D-printed, clear, and photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanding gear extended or retracted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious fuselage and wing loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevator and rudder can be positioned in various ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint masks included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbuilt, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Soviet MiG-21MF was an exported multirole version of the famous MiG-21 family and belonged to the third generation of the \"Fishbed\" variant. Developed in the late 1960s by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau, it was intended to perform both air superiority and limited fighter-bomber roles. NATO designated this version \"Fishbed-J\". The MiG-21MF was exported to numerous Warsaw Pact countries, as well as to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and saw action in conflicts including the Vietnam War and the Arab-Israeli Wars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnically, the MiG-21MF was distinguished by its compact delta-wing design, high speed, and ease of maintenance. It was powered by the Tumansky R-13-300 turbojet with afterburner, enabling speeds exceeding Mach 2. Compared to earlier MiG-21 versions, the MF featured an improved RP-22S radar, modernized avionics, and four external hardpoints for air-to-air missiles, bombs, or unguided rocket pods. Standard armament included the twin-barreled 23 mm GSh-23L cannon. Despite its good climb rate and maneuverability, the aircraft continued to suffer from limited range and relatively basic electronics compared to Western fighter jets of its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MiG-21MF was nevertheless considered an extremely robust and cost-effective fighter aircraft. In total, over 10,000 MiG-21s of all versions were produced, making it the most produced supersonic fighter aircraft in history. Numerous modernized aircraft remained in service well into the 21st century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RYE FIELD MODEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44733883187266,"sku":"RFM-6001","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/0568\/8898\/files\/rfm6001z.jpg?v=1786825967","url":"https:\/\/andyshhq.com\/products\/rye-field-model-6001-1-48-mig-21","provider":"AndysHHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}