Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA0105
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed Diecast Model
Iraqi Air Force, |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF Fishbed | | 8" | | 3.75" |
The Iran – Iraq War took place from September 22 1980 until August 1988. Origins of the war go back to the question of sovereignty over the resource-rich province of Khuzestan. The second factor was the dispute over full control of the Arvadrd/Shatt al-Arab waterway at the head of the Persian Gulf. This was very important to both countries for the shipping of oil. Conditions gradually deteriorated to the point where both countries broke off diplomatic relations in June of 1980. With this sporadic border disputes became more frequent. September 17, 1980 saw Iraq declare the Shatt al-Arab as being part of their territory. September 22 1980 Iraqi Mig-23 and 21s attacked Iranian airbases trying to destroy the runways and aircraft while they were still on the ground. This is a lesson they learned from the Arab-Israeli War June 1967 when the Israelis launched an all out air assault on the Air Forces of Egypt, Syria, and Jordan and destroyed the vast majority of planes still on the ground as well as the air bases. This assured Israel of air superiority and left them basically free to roam the skies in search of opposing air planes and land forces. The supposed reason for the strike by Iraq was an alleged assassination attempt on the life of Iraq's Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz by Iranian agents. During the long protracted war there were many clashes on the ground and in the air. Iraq was quite surprised by the force of the opposition they faced and how poorly equipped their own military was in comparison. Iraq lost ground battle after ground battle or if they didn't lose they were lucky to get a stalemate. The same applied to air encounters, Iraq lost one plane after another. The Mig's were outdated compared to the U.S. built F-14s that the Iranians still had from before they deposed the Shah. So when a Mig-21 downs an F-14 it becomes big news and this is just what took place. On November 21, 1983 two Iranian F-14s were surprised by four Iraqi Mig-21s who had come up from below and behind and shot them both down using R.550 Magic missiles and a four-barrel gun that Iraq had developed. The short-lived air battle took place in the skies near Bahragan. This proved to be one of the very few success's Iraq had using the Migs and it has grown to become an urban legend.
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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale MiG-21 is constructed in diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The configurable cockpit canopy provides a clear view of the interior and pilot figure and the central air brake is deployable. A G-P9 cannon pod with hand-painted 23mm twin-barrel 23mm can be seen below the cockpit. The wing is crafted of solid metal, and structural details can be seen inside the wheel wells and inboard gear doors. Each wingtip has an integrated fence and air date sensors. Ordnance includes removable fuel tanks and K-13A air-to-air missiles.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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