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| about = German jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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During the late '60s and early '70s, East Germany would start receiving second and third generation MiG-21 airframes to replace their aging [[MiG-21F-13]] fleet. The primary upgrade among these was the MiG-21MF, standing for ''Modernizirovannyy Forsirovannyy'' (Modernized, Uprated) to denote the overhaul in avionics and the uprated engine of this type. This upgraded model, touting a different radar system over its predecessors, and an updated airframe shape with increased fuel load, and most importantly, armed with the deadly [[R-60]] air-to-air missile, would form the backbone of the East German air force until the arrival of the [[MiG-21bis-SAU (Germany)|MiG-21bis]] and later the [[MiG-23MF (Germany)|MiG-23MF]] aircraft into the East German fleet.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO Code: Fishbed-J) was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]]. Like the other third-generation MiG-21 airframes, this one features a built in [[GSh-23-2 (23 mm)|GSh-23]] cannon under the fuselage, meaning it does not have to sacrifice the cannon to take countermeasures. In addition to that improvement, the MiG-21MF has a potent arsenal of weaponry for its battle rating, namely the [[R-60]] air-to-air missile. Combined with its incredible high speed manoeuvrability and overall gameplay loop, the MiG-21MF is a very potent fighter aircraft for its tier. Do be wary, however, that while the MiG-21MF is indeed lighter than its Soviet counterpart, the [[MiG-21SMT]], the SMT has a far better engine, which allows it to win dogfights easier assuming both planes start on equal footing.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has mediocre flight performance in every aspect among top rank jets. It will get out-accelerated by British Phantoms or MiG-21 bis, outturned by Draken or Mirage, and out-sped by 2nd gen US Phantoms (F-4E/EJ), Starfighters or MiG-21 bis. The delta wing provides great angle-of-attack (AoA) while turning but it also mean the plane loses huge amount of speed doing so. This means that staying behind enemy in 1 vs. 1 is fairly simple, but when there are multiple bandits one might lose all their speed and become an easy missile target if turning too much.
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 13,000 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 13,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
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==== Details ====
 
==== Details ====
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! colspan="6" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
! colspan="7" | Limits
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 550 || ___ || 450 || ~11 || ~6
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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| < 650 || < 600 || < 780 || N/A
 
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==== Engine performance ====
 
 
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| colspan="2" | Tumansky R-13-300 || 1
 
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| colspan="2" | 5,962 kg || colspan="3" | 359 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
 
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! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight
 
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| 6,651 kg || 7,170 kg || 7,774 kg || 8,258 kg || 9,900 kg
 
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| ''Stationary'' || 3,825 kgf || 6,483 kgf
 
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| 1.05 || 0.97 || 0.90 || 0.84 || 0.70
 
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The MiG-21MF lacks armour plating. It also has one engine unlike some other planes. This means that the survivability is very low, even among jets. Getting hit is something that should be avoided at all cost, because should the plane survive it, even small wing damage will force the pilot to return to base. The plane has a radar warning receiver (RWR), and countermeasures, including flares and chaff.
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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Your main priority is to get to the R-60s as soon as possible, this will require you to unlock two tier III modifications. Unless you particularly want to research the ground attack ordnance you will be wanting to unlock "Wings repair" and "New 23 mm cannons" at tier III. Therefore you should research "Offensive 23 mm belts" as your first modification at tier I. This will then unlock tier II modifications where you can research "R-3S" and your choice of "New boosters" or "Airframe" (up to you in which order you unlock these), it may be appealing to unlock missiles first to help with the grind but you should keep in mind that the R-3S missiles are slightly worse than the [[AIM-9B]], which means they cannot be fired in even a gentle turn or climb. Once tier III modifications are accessible, you can unlock "Wings repair" and "New 23 mm cannons" in whichever order you want and then go for the R-60s. Once the R-60s are available you can unlock the remaining modifications in whatever order you see fit, however it is highly recommended to go for G-suit and engine upgrades first.
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|GSh-23L (23 mm)}}
 
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|S-24|S-5K|R-3S|R-60}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
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* 64 x S-5K rockets
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* 4 x S-24 rockets
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! [[OFAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg OFAB-250sv]] bombs
 
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! [[R-3S]] missiles
 
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! [[R-60]] missiles
 
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! 490 l drop tanks
 
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 
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* 3 x 490 l drop tanks
 
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* 2 x 490 l drop tanks + 64 x countermeasures + 2 x R-3S missiles
 
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* 2 x 490 l drop tanks + 64 x countermeasures + 2 x R-3R missiles
 
 
* 4 x R-3S missiles
 
* 4 x R-3S missiles
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* 4 x R-3R missiles
 
 
* 4 x R-60 missiles
 
* 4 x R-60 missiles
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* 4 x S-24 rockets
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* 64 x S-5K rockets + 2 x R-3S missiles
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* 64 x S-5K rockets
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* 64 x S-5K rockets + 2 x R-60 missiles
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* 64 x S-5K rockets
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* 2 x S-24 rockets + 2 x R-3S missiles
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* 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x S-24 rockets + 2 x R-60 missiles
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* 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 2 x R-3S missiles (500 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 2 x R-60 missiles (500 kg total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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While the '''{{Specs|name}}''' itself is a pretty mediocre fighter, it has access to 4 deadly R-60 missiles. These missiles work the best when enemy is slow, so the recommended tactic is to wait a bit before engaging into the battle. Acquiring a radar lock will slave the R-60's seeker to the target which can help leading the missile before launch. 
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Due to the immense speed bleed in turns, it is strongly recommended to keep the speed high near enemies, unless one really wants to closely meet AIM-9J. Dropping below 800 km/h makes it really hard to dodge this missile. When an enemy is spotted, it is recommended to turn roughly into their direction, so when they engage, they'll have to make a 180° turn, which will give time for MiG pilot to disengage without risking getting hit by a missile.
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Engaging in 1 v 1 situation can sometimes be done, but unless a faster opponent forces it (which happens rarely, as faster opponents turn worse than the MiG) it is only recommended if there are no other enemies nearby. However, do never turn-fight with Draken or Mirage. A good tactic for defensive dogfights is trying to make enemy overshoot, especially against Phantoms. Keep in mind however that you can outrun F-4C.
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===Specific enemies worth noting===
 
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* MiG-21 bis and MiG-21 SMT, if you play against the Soviets. They are faster and have better acceleration (bis in particular) but are slightly heavier and less agile
 
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* Mirage IIIC, has very similar acceleration and top speed, but will outturn MiG-21 MF and has great Matra Magic missiles.
 
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* F-4E/F-4EJ. They are armed with great missiles, fighting them at altitude is not recommended. One the deck they are faster and have better energy retention.
 
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* J35 Draken, will always outturn you. It is very important to keep an energy advantage when attempting to fight the Draken, turn fighting is the worst thing possible against a Draken and tactics that involve retaining energy is best when attempting to fight the Draken. Forcing the Draken to dump its energy is the best way to fight against it.
 
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=== Radars ===
 
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The MiG-21MF is equipped with a Sapphire-21 search and tracking radar. The radar is mounted in the nose of the aircraft.
 
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! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
 
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! {{Annotation|Max Elevation<br/>Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
 
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Access to four [[R-60]] missiles with great tracking and G-tolerance
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* R60 missile can pull up to 18 G
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* High AoA, very agile and light
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* R60 can be launched with a decent load factor
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* Middling ground attack loadouts
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* Agile enough to easily take a good firing position
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* A small profile which is harder to hit
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* Gsh23L has a great rate of fire and is accurate
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* Equipped with flares, chaff is available
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* Better at manoeuvres compared to other nations top jet fighters
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* One of the many MiG-21 variants capable of using a radar missile, being the [[R-3R]]
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* Great arsenal of suspended armamants with very decent options
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* Due to its small fuselage and short wings its much harder to hit it(compared to the huge F4)
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* germans first toptier jet fighter with radar
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Unsatisfactory cannon armament
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* Slower accelerator compared to comparable jet fighters in battle rating bracket
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* Atrocious energy retention
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* Although it has 200 rounds, trigger control required in order to conserve ammunition
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* No combat flaps
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* Abysmal energy retention
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* Excessive fuel burn when using afterburner
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* People who have mastered the Mig-19s will find it hard to use the new double 23mm cannon
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* Does not get [[R-13M1]] missiles
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* Requires a lot skill and experience to be effectively used
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* [[R-60]]s chase flares constantly
 
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* Using afterburner on the deck can overspeed the aircraft even in a slight climb
 
  
 
== History ==
 
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The MiG-21MF (Germany) is a second-generation variant of the popular MiG-21 'Fishbed'. Operated by the East German Air Force (''Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee''; '''LSK''') between 1972 and 1990, the aircraft was an export variant of the MiG-21SM, and is highly similar to its counterpart, the [[MiG-21SMT]]. Designated the 'Fishbed-J', the aircraft formed the bulk of the LSK in the late stages of the Cold War. All German MiG-21 aircraft were retired following the German Reunification, though some survive as museum aircraft to this day.<ref name=":0">Aviata. (2020)</ref><ref name=":1">Museum, D. (2020)</ref>
 
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=== Design and procurement ===
 
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The East German Air Force received many MiG-21 variants due to their ties with the Soviet Bloc. 76 MiG-21F-13 aircraft had been delivered to the East German Air Force in the early 1960s, and they later received 50 MiG-21PF 'Fishbed-D' planes, which were known as the MiG-21PFM in East German service.<ref name=":0" /> This generated considerable confusion as the German MiG-21PFs had inadvertently been given the same name as the later, Soviet-made, MiG-21PFM 'Fishbed-F'.<ref name=":0" /> However, in the early 1970s, the LSK received its first 3rd-generation MiG-21s, the MiG-21MF. This aircraft was essentially an export variant of the Soviet MiG-21SM. 50 MiG-21MFs were delivered to the LSK between 1972 and 1974.<ref name=":0" />
 
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The MiG-21MF differs from the standard MiG-21SM by having a less powerful engine and simplified radar system, meaning that it accelerates slightly slower than its Soviet counterpart. It could reach a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h, and was flown by a single pilot.<ref name=":1" /> As an interceptor, it carried a 23 mm dual-barreled cannon with 200 rounds in a ventral pack, and was also capable of fitting a variety of munitions including bombs, rockets and missiles.<ref name=":0" />
 
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Revision as of 12:28, 5 January 2020

Rank IV USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Tu-1 Pack
◊MiG-21MF
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◊MiG-21MF
Germany flag.png Germany
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
10.0 10.3 10.7
Class:
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Description

GarageImage MiG-21MF (Germany).jpg


The ◊MiG-21MF is a rank VII German jet fighter with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB), 10.3 (RB), and 10.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

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
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 2,196 2,178 16000 34.0 35.1 139.6 131.0 750
Upgraded 2295 2,240 32.3 33.0 192.8 165.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X ✓
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
550 ___ 450 ~11 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 650 < 600 < 780 N/A
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
0 m 3,750 kgf 5,625 kgf

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: GSh-23L (23 mm)

The MiG-21MF (Germany) is armed with:

  • 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, belly-mounted (200 rpg)

Suspended armament

Main articles: OFAB-250-270 (250 kg), S-24, S-5K, R-3S, R-60

The MiG-21MF (Germany) 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-60 missiles
  • 64 x S-5K rockets + 2 x R-3S missiles
  • 64 x S-5K rockets + 2 x R-60 missiles
  • 2 x S-24 rockets + 2 x R-3S missiles
  • 2 x S-24 rockets + 2 x R-60 missiles
  • 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 2 x R-3S missiles (500 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 2 x R-60 missiles (500 kg total)

Usage in battles

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Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Compressor Offensive 23 mm FAB-250
II New boosters Airframe UB-16 R-3S
III Wings repair New 23 mm cannons UB-32
IV G-suit Engine Cover C-24 R-60

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • R60 missile can pull up to 18 G
  • R60 can be launched with a decent load factor
  • Agile enough to easily take a good firing position
  • Gsh23L has a great rate of fire and is accurate
  • Better at manoeuvres compared to other nations top jet fighters
  • Great arsenal of suspended armamants with very decent options
  • Due to its small fuselage and short wings its much harder to hit it(compared to the huge F4)
  • germans first toptier jet fighter with radar

Cons:

  • Slower accelerator compared to comparable jet fighters in battle rating bracket
  • Although it has 200 rounds, trigger control required in order to conserve ammunition
  • Abysmal energy retention
  • People who have mastered the Mig-19s will find it hard to use the new double 23mm cannon
  • Requires a lot skill and experience to be effectively used

History

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See also

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Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau (Микоя́н и Гуре́вич Опытное конструкторское бюро)
Fighters  MiG-3-15 · MiG-3-15 (BK) · MiG-3-34
  I-225
Jet fighters  MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l)
  MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISH
  MiG-17
  MiG-19PT
  MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis
  MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD
  MiG-27M · MiG-27K
  MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT
Export/Licensed  ␗MiG-9 · ␗MiG-9 (l)
  ◊MiG-15bis · ◔MiG-15bis · J-2*
  MiG-17AS · ◔MiG-17PF · J-4* · Shenyang F-5*
  ◊MiG-19S · J-6A*
  ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◔MiG-21MF · ▄MiG-21bis · ◔MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" · J-7II**
  ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◔MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA
  ◔MiG-29 · ◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G
  *Licensed and domesticated with Chinese designations.
  **Unlicensed, reverse-engineered and domesticated with Chinese designations.
See Also  Shenyang · Chengdu

Germany jet aircraft
Ar 234  Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3
He 162  He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2
Ho 229  Ho 229 V3
Me 163  Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0
Me 262 A  Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a
Me 262 C  Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b
Tornado  ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1
West Germany  Alpha Jet A
USA  ◄F-84F
  ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K
  ◄F-104G
  ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F
USSR  ◊MiG-15bis
  ◊MiG-19S
  ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M"
  ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA
  ◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G
  ◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4
  ◊IL-28
Poland  ◊Lim-5P
Britain  ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◌Hunter F.58 (Swiss)
Italy  ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4

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