22.06.2010, 16:25
The MIG-21 was indeed an awesome work of aeronautical engineering, being affordable to produce and maintain, while formidable in combat. Over 50 countries flew the MIG-21 in all its variants.
This was the first Soviet aircaft to effectively combine both fighter and interceptor into one. At the time, it broke several aviation records. Some countries still fly them with more modern electronics and weaponry.
In my opinion, SAS would have searched hard to find a better aircraft for inclusion in IL-2.
Here's more about the MIG-21:
http://www.bing.com/reference/semhtml/? ... 1&q=mig-21
This was the first Soviet aircaft to effectively combine both fighter and interceptor into one. At the time, it broke several aviation records. Some countries still fly them with more modern electronics and weaponry.
In my opinion, SAS would have searched hard to find a better aircraft for inclusion in IL-2.
Here's more about the MIG-21:
http://www.bing.com/reference/semhtml/? ... 1&q=mig-21