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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]]. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
− | | 2,177 || 2, | + | | 2,177 || 2,141 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 37.7 || 38.6 || 191.6 || 180.1 || rowspan="2" | 750 |
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 550 || 450 || ~11 || ~6 |
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ||
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− | | < 650 || < 600 || < | + | | < 650 || < 600 || < 900 || N/A |
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ||
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| colspan="2" | Tumansky R-25-300 || 1 | | colspan="2" | Tumansky R-25-300 || 1 | ||
− | | colspan="2" | 6, | + | | colspan="2" | 6,082 kg || colspan="3" | 369 kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight | + | ! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight |
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ||
− | ! 10m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || | + | ! 10m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 36m fuel |
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− | | 1, | + | | 1,040 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet |
− | | 6, | + | | 6,749 kg || 7,415 kg || 8,082 kg || 8,482 kg || 10,000 kg |
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− | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | + | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} |
! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ||
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! Condition || 100% || WEP | ! Condition || 100% || WEP | ||
− | ! 10m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || | + | ! 10m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 36m fuel || MTOW |
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− | | ''Stationary'' || 4,040 kgf || 7, | + | | ''Stationary'' || 4,040 kgf || 7,224 kgf |
− | | 1.07 || 0. | + | | 1.07 || 0.97 || 0.89 || 0.85 || 0.72 |
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− | | ''Optimal'' || 4, | + | | ''Optimal'' || 4,202 kgf<br />(1,400 km/h) || 9,312 kgf<br />(1,400 km/h) |
− | | 1. | + | | 1.38 || 1.26 || 1.15 || 1.10 || 0.93 |
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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* 10 mm steel - bulkhead behind pilot | * 10 mm steel - bulkhead behind pilot | ||
* Engine and fuel tanks take up most of the fuselage area behind the cockpit | * Engine and fuel tanks take up most of the fuselage area behind the cockpit | ||
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{{main|GSh-23L (23 mm)}} | {{main|GSh-23L (23 mm)}} | ||
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* 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, belly-mounted (250 rpg) | * 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, belly-mounted (250 rpg) | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* 4 x R-3S missiles | * 4 x R-3S missiles | ||
+ | * 4 x R-13M missiles | ||
* 4 x R-3R missiles | * 4 x R-3R missiles | ||
− | * 4 x R- | + | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x R-3S missiles |
− | * 4 x R- | + | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x R-13M missiles |
− | * | + | * 4 x R-60 missiles |
− | * 64 x S-5K rockets | + | * 2 x R-3S missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles |
− | * 64 x S-5K rockets | + | * 2 x R-3S missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets |
− | * 4 x S-24 rockets | + | * 2 x R-13M missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets |
+ | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets | ||
+ | * 4 x R-60 missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x R-3S missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x R-13M missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets | ||
+ | * 4 x R-60 missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets | ||
+ | * 2 x R-3S missiles + 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x R-13M missiles + 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x R-60 missiles + 4 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (400 kg total) | ||
* 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total) | * 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total) | ||
− | * 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total) | + | * 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total) |
− | * 2 x 500 kg FAB- | + | * 2 x R-3S missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total) |
− | * 2 x | + | * 2 x R-13M missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total) |
− | + | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total) | |
+ | * 4 x R-60 missiles + 4 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (400 kg total) | ||
+ | * 4 x R-60 missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x R-3R missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x R-13M missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles | ||
+ | * 6 x R-60 missiles | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | + | This plane is fairly maneuvrable at high speeds and since it accelerates very fast and climbs extremely well, it works well as an interceptor (you take off, reach around 1000 kph, burstclimb at a 20-25 degree angle up to 6000-7000 metres metres and fire to anything you see in front of you) but this method has some risks. | |
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− | + | -First you're very prone to the Matra R530E and the infamous AIM-7 SARHMs (Semi Active Radar Homing Missiles) that can easily shot you down since your planes becomes a brick at higher altitudes. | |
− | + | And sometimes, even if you achieve your interception objective, some enemies will fly in a different path, so they'll easily sneak up behind you and take you down if you're high or slow enough | |
− | + | The 2nd way to play this plane is to fly at lower altitudes (below 2000 m) and engage any target you may see, the risk here is that you're vulnerable to high flying enemies that, again, can easily sneak up on you and take you down, so pay attention | |
− | + | The 3rd way and probably the safest playstyle (recommanded to stock players) is to "flank", or slightly sideclimb up to 4-5 metres, wait until the majority of the enemy team is spotted and then come back to the battelfield and engage targets. it is safe because most (if not all) of your enemies, which are Phantoms and Mirages will most likely play aggressively by climbing directly towards your team, so the only enemies you may encounter in your flank path are other stock players, AFK players, or, with a measure of unluckyness, cunning players that are aware of you. so pay attention when flanking and try to take the least frequented flight path (or the flyzone that is the farthest from the main battlefield or warzone) | |
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+ | | Compressor | ||
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+ | | FAB-250 | ||
+ | | FAB-500 | ||
+ | | R-3S | ||
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+ | | New boosters | ||
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+ | | Flares | ||
+ | | UB-16 | ||
+ | | R-3R | ||
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+ | | UB-32 | ||
+ | | R-13M | ||
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+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | New 23 mm cannons | ||
+ | | C-24 | ||
+ | | R-60 | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * Impressive climb rate of 225 m/s, | + | * Impressive climb rate of 225 m/s, Which makes this plate the 2nd best top tier climber behind the F-104 G/J/S models and above the FGR.2 and FG.1 Phantoms |
* Increased flight performance compared to earlier MiG-21s | * Increased flight performance compared to earlier MiG-21s | ||
− | * | + | * Very capable both against aerial and ground targets |
− | * Has access to flares that are fired downwards, which means that missiles | + | * Has access to flares that are fired downwards, which means that missiles will be dodged easier |
* Stunning acceleration | * Stunning acceleration | ||
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− | * Can wield | + | * Can wield 6 R-60s |
− | * Huge | + | * Huge Thrust to Weight ratio |
+ | * Surprisingly easy stock grind | ||
+ | * Very cheap to repair (5,5k when stock and up to 8,3k when spaded) | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Vicious rudder lock at speeds above 700 km/h, can be frustrating when trying to get guns on target | * Vicious rudder lock at speeds above 700 km/h, can be frustrating when trying to get guns on target | ||
* Pretty bad low speed manoeuvrability | * Pretty bad low speed manoeuvrability | ||
− | * Doesn't respond well to wing damage | + | * Doesn't respond well to wing damage. If a wingtip is lost. landing this plane will be very difficult and if a wing is lost, the plane should be considered as lost |
== History == | == History == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/6903-development-mig-21bis-ultimate-fishbed-en|[Devblog] MiG-21bis: Ultimate Fishbed]] | * [[wt:en/news/6903-development-mig-21bis-ultimate-fishbed-en|[Devblog] MiG-21bis: Ultimate Fishbed]] | ||
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{{USSR jet aircraft}} | {{USSR jet aircraft}} |
Revision as of 11:14, 23 November 2020
Contents
Description
The MiG-21bis is a rank VII Soviet jet fighter
with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB) and 11.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 13,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 2,177 | 2,141 | 16000 | 37.7 | 38.6 | 191.6 | 180.1 | 750 |
Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1365 | 700 | N/A | 550 | 450 | ~11 | ~6 |
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 650 | < 600 | < 900 | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic Mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||||
Tumansky R-25-300 | 1 | 6,082 kg | 369 kg/m2 | ||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | |||||
Weight (each) | Type | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 36m fuel | ||
1,040 kg | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | 6,749 kg | 7,415 kg | 8,082 kg | 8,482 kg | 10,000 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ||||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 36m fuel | MTOW |
Stationary | 4,040 kgf | 7,224 kgf | 1.07 | 0.97 | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.72 |
Optimal | 4,202 kgf (1,400 km/h) |
9,312 kgf (1,400 km/h) |
1.38 | 1.26 | 1.15 | 1.10 | 0.93 |
Survivability and armour
- 60 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
- 10 mm steel - bulkhead behind pilot
- Engine and fuel tanks take up most of the fuselage area behind the cockpit
Armaments
Offensive armament
The MiG-21bis is armed with:
- 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, belly-mounted (250 rpg)
Suspended armament
The MiG-21bis can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 64 x S-5K rockets
- 96 x S-5K rockets
- 4 x S-24 rockets
- 4 x R-3S missiles
- 4 x R-13M missiles
- 4 x R-3R missiles
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x R-3S missiles
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x R-13M missiles
- 4 x R-60 missiles
- 2 x R-3S missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles
- 2 x R-3S missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets
- 2 x R-13M missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets
- 4 x R-60 missiles + 64 x S-5K rockets
- 2 x R-3S missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets
- 2 x R-13M missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets
- 4 x R-60 missiles + 2 x S-24 rockets
- 2 x R-3S missiles + 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total)
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total)
- 2 x R-13M missiles + 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total)
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 4 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (400 kg total)
- 8 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (800 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x R-3S missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x R-13M missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total)
- 4 x R-60 missiles + 4 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (400 kg total)
- 4 x R-60 missiles + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x R-3R missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles
- 2 x R-13M missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles
- 6 x R-60 missiles
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
This plane is fairly maneuvrable at high speeds and since it accelerates very fast and climbs extremely well, it works well as an interceptor (you take off, reach around 1000 kph, burstclimb at a 20-25 degree angle up to 6000-7000 metres metres and fire to anything you see in front of you) but this method has some risks.
-First you're very prone to the Matra R530E and the infamous AIM-7 SARHMs (Semi Active Radar Homing Missiles) that can easily shot you down since your planes becomes a brick at higher altitudes.
And sometimes, even if you achieve your interception objective, some enemies will fly in a different path, so they'll easily sneak up behind you and take you down if you're high or slow enough
The 2nd way to play this plane is to fly at lower altitudes (below 2000 m) and engage any target you may see, the risk here is that you're vulnerable to high flying enemies that, again, can easily sneak up on you and take you down, so pay attention
The 3rd way and probably the safest playstyle (recommanded to stock players) is to "flank", or slightly sideclimb up to 4-5 metres, wait until the majority of the enemy team is spotted and then come back to the battelfield and engage targets. it is safe because most (if not all) of your enemies, which are Phantoms and Mirages will most likely play aggressively by climbing directly towards your team, so the only enemies you may encounter in your flank path are other stock players, AFK players, or, with a measure of unluckyness, cunning players that are aware of you. so pay attention when flanking and try to take the least frequented flight path (or the flyzone that is the farthest from the main battlefield or warzone)
Enemies you should pay attention to:
- Phantoms, particularly F-4E and EJ models:
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | |||
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I | Fuselage repair | Compressor | FAB-250 | FAB-500 | R-3S | |
II | New boosters | Airframe | Flares | UB-16 | R-3R | |
III | Wings repair | Offensive 23 mm | UB-32 | R-13M | ||
IV | G-suit | Engine | Cover | New 23 mm cannons | C-24 | R-60 |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Impressive climb rate of 225 m/s, Which makes this plate the 2nd best top tier climber behind the F-104 G/J/S models and above the FGR.2 and FG.1 Phantoms
- Increased flight performance compared to earlier MiG-21s
- Very capable both against aerial and ground targets
- Has access to flares that are fired downwards, which means that missiles will be dodged easier
- Stunning acceleration
- Very good energy retention
- Can wield 6 R-60s
- Huge Thrust to Weight ratio
- Surprisingly easy stock grind
- Very cheap to repair (5,5k when stock and up to 8,3k when spaded)
Cons:
- As all MiG-21s, it tends to bleed speed in turns, though not as much, thanks to the improved engine
- Vicious rudder lock at speeds above 700 km/h, can be frustrating when trying to get guns on target
- Pretty bad low speed manoeuvrability
- Doesn't respond well to wing damage. If a wingtip is lost. landing this plane will be very difficult and if a wing is lost, the plane should be considered as lost
History
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, also if applicable).
Media
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See also
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- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
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