What is the difference between MiG-21 and F-16?

What is the difference between MiG-21 and F-16?

MiG-21 BISON is a multi-role, all-weather air defence aircraft which can hit a maximum speed of 2,230 kilometers per hour (Mach 2.1). It has maximum high speed of 2120 kmph, a length of 15.06 metre and a wingspan of 9.96 metre. Weighing 8570 kg (dry), the F 16 jet has a maximum takeoff weight of 19200 kg.

Which is stronger MiG-21 or F-16?

The MiG-21 is a third-generation supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, which was introduced into the Soviet military in 1959. Obviously, the F-16 has much more advanced characteristics, including a combat radius of 547 km, compared to 370 km of MiG-21.

Did a MiG-21 shoot down an F-16?

About 45–50 seconds after his R-73 launch and about 7 km inside PoK, the MiG-21 was hit by an AMRAAM fired by a PAF F-16. Abhinandan ejected from the stricken aircraft and parachuted to safety, landing 4 km away from the LoC near Horan Kotla village in PoK.

Why is MiG-21 flying coffin?

It is not possible to upgrade the capacity that the jet can carry. In the last few decades, the image of MiG-21 fighter jets has received a lot of shock due to its accidents and the casualties of pilots. This is the reason why it is being called “Flying Coffin”, ie a coffin floating in the air.

Who uses MiG-21?

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21

MiG-21
Status	In service
Primary users	Soviet Air Forces (historical) Indian Air Force Croatian Air Force Romanian Air Force
Produced	1959–1985
Number built	11,496 (10,645 produced in the USSR, 840 in India, 194 in Czechoslovakia)

Was the MiG-21 a good fighter?

The North Vietnamese could head home knowing they had forced the enemy to waste time, fuel and ordnance. Fighter pilot Robin Olds, a 12-victory World War II ace who added four MiG kills in Vietnam, knew just how good a fighter the MiG-21 nonetheless was.

What happened to Pakistani F-16 pilot?

A Pakistani fighter pilot died on Wednesday when his F-16 jet crashed in a wooded area near Islamabad during a rehearsal for an upcoming military parade in the capital, the country’s air force said. There were no casualties on the ground or damage to property, according to an air force statement.

How many MiG 25 does India have?

Production of the MiG-25 series ended in 1984 after completion of 1,186 aircraft….Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25.

MiG-25
Status	In limited service
Primary users	Soviet Air Defence Forces (historical) Indian Air Force (historical) Algerian Air Force See Operators section for others
Produced	1964–1984
Number built	1,186

Is MiG-21 outdated?

With the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, nowhere in the horizon, the IAF decided to upgrade 125 of the MiG-21 Bis to MiG-21 Bison in 2000, despite a spate of crashes in the 1990s that claimed lives of many pilots. The MiG-21 Bisons are expected to be out of service completely by 2024.

Does Russia still use MiG-21?

However, numerous air forces continue to use the MiG-21 and its Chinese variants. The MiG-21 currently serves in eighteen air forces worldwide, including two members of NATO (Romania and Croatia). China, Russia, and Ukraine still carry out maintenance and update work on existing aircraft.

Was the MiG-21 any good?

The MiG-21 is the most-produced supersonic fighter of all time. Still going strong after 60 years of service, the rock-solid MiG-21 supersonic fighter gained a fearsome reputation despite its lackluster combat record. The Fishbed is the most-produced supersonic fighter of all time, with 11,496 manufactured.

Can a MiG 21 shoot down an F-16?

The IAF claimed that one of its MiG-21 fighters downed a PAF F-16 after Pakistan said that it had shot down two Indian jets as tensions continue to mount between India and Pakistan. The Pakistan Air Force has denied any losses adding that they did not use an F-16 during the engagement.

What kind of fighter jet is the F-16?

The supersonic multirole fighter jet possesses air to air and air to ground ballistic missiles. After seeing its super advanced fighter jet getting destroyed by MIG-21, America has warned Pakistan about the use of F-16.

Is the Soviet MiG 21 still in use?

Soviet client states felt the pinch as well, and could no longer keep their aircraft in service. However, numerous air forces continue to use the MiG-21 and its Chinese variants. The MiG-21 currently serves in 18 air forces worldwide, including two members of NATO ( Romania and Croatia).

Is the MiG 21 Bison a Cold War fighter?

First off, the MiG-21 Bison that India flies, with well over 100 operational in its inventory, is not the ‘Fishbed’ of the Cold War era. The aircraft was updated with 4th generation fighter avionics and sensors in the late 1990s and early 2000s.