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Soviet air Force MIG-21MT 1980 296 IAP Hobby Master HA0196 scale 1:72
Soviet air Force MIG-21MT 1980 296 IAP Hobby Master HA0196 scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
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Soviet air Force MIG-21MT 1980 296 IAP Hobby Master HA0196 scale 1:72
Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model
Item#: HA0196
Scale: 1:72
The MiG-21 is a supersonic jet fighter, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau. Some 50 countries over four continents have flown the MiG-21, and it still serves many nations over a half-century after its maiden flight in 1955. It is the most-produced combat aircraft since the Korean War, and it had the longest production run of a combat aircraft (1959 to 1985 over all variants). The MiG-21 SMT is a development of the MiG-21 SM with more fuel capacity. This variant is easily spotted thanks to its larger spine.
When the Soviet Union controlled East Germany they had three regiments of MiG-21SMTs located in country. These units were 33 IAP Wittstock, 296 IAP Altenburg and 733 IAP Damgarten. The use of the MiG-21SMT with its great range and other improvements it made it possible for these aircraft to be nuclear delivery capable. Not all the MiG-21SMTs were setup for nuclear use but were trained for ait to ground attacks and strafing. The MiG-21SMT was used until the early 1980s and replaced by MiG-21MLD and MiG-27M.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA0196
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraCold War
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AircraftMIG-21
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryRussia
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.