Herpa 1:200 Wings 556170
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed Diecast Model
East German Air Force JG 1, Red 511, East Germany |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed | | 3" | | 1.5" |
Up till the political opening at the end of the 1980s, four air wings of the National People's Army Air Force (in short NVA/LSK) were equipped with the MiG-21MF. One of these units was the Fighter Wing 1 based in Holzdorf, as part of which the aircraft "511" in its brown and green color scheme was then stationed. "511 red" was put into service in November 1973 and scrapped exactly 20 years later in Dresden.
Designed as a successor to the Soviet Union's family of early MiG jet fighters, the MiG-21 was first flown on February 14, 1955. This supersonic jet fighter was the first Soviet aircraft to successfully combine fighter and interceptor characteristics. Its delta wing design gave it the ability to climb quickly and its light loading further improved its performance, making it possible for a skilled pilot to successfully engage in dogfights with contemporary enemy fighters. Today, more than 50 years after its introduction, the MiG-21 still serves the air forces of many nations and has become the most-produced supersonic jet in history. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale.
Herpa "1:200 Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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