The MiG-21 started out as an under-armed, good weather only fighter. After nearly 20 years of production and numerous refinements, The MiG-21 has been built in numbers which may have exceeded 10,000. After being refined was maybe one of the world's best fighters for a number of years.

MiG-21 "FISHBED" MiG-21F... Span: 23 ft. 6 in. Length: 51 ft. 9 in. Height: 15 ft. 9 in. Weight: 18,080 lbs. Engine: Tumansky R-11F-300 of 12,675 lbs. thrust with afterburner. Crew: One. PERFORMANCE: Maximum speed: 1,300 mph. Cruising speed: 550 mph. Range: 400 miles. Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft. Armament: One NR-30 30mm cannon and air-to-air missiles.