The MiG-21 Bison is the most advanced variant with further improved avionics incl MFDs, HOTAS, RWRs and BVR Capability. The Bison was built upon the MiG-21 Bis variant
Date: 12/11/2013
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MiG-21 Bison CU2794
A Classic view of the MiG-21 Bison as it was first unveiled to the KaliedoIndia team.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Classic View
A Classic view of the MiG-21 Bison as it was first unveiled to the KaliedoIndia team.
Date: 12/11/2013
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Forward Fuselage
This front three quarters view of the Bison shows the redesigned lines that conceal the Kopyo Radar and a host of new avionics
Date: 12/11/2013
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Forward Fuselage Side view
Though not noticeable at first glance - the forward nose cone arrangement saw slight modifications to accomodatte a new dielectric cone
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Windshield and Canopy
Perhaps the most striking change from the bis is the all new Frameless windshield and Bubble Canopy which provides a better all round view
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Wing Root leading edge and CMDS
Seen here clearly is forward portion of the Conformal Electronic Counter Measure Dispensing System. The CMDS holds automatic chaff and flare dispensers
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Gsh 23 Cannon
Beneath the heavily stencilled forward fuselage can be seen the Gsh 23mm Caliber Cannon
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Armament
One of the key upgrade features of the Bison is the increase in its versatility of Armament. A R-73 AAM is seen under the port wingstation. A KAB-500 TV Guided bomb can be seen under the center pylon
Date: 12/11/2013
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KAB-500 PGM TV Guided Bomb
The Bison is the only aircraft other than the MiG-27 to be equipped to carry the KAB-500 TV Guided Bomb - seen here closeup
Date: 12/11/2013
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Center Fuselage
The full length of the Conformal ECM Dispenser Containers is seen here in this photograph
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Rear Fuselage
Close up of the rear fuselage just about reveals the rear end of the CMDS and heavy factory fresh stencil work
Date: 12/11/2013
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Tailfin and Rudder
The Vertical Tail fin and Rudder shows the Radar Warning Reciever Antennae fitted to the fin as well as the new CU type of Serial number
Date: 12/11/2013
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RWR Antennae
Close up of the Tarang RWR Antennae fitted on the tail fin. This is another clear distinguishing feature of the Bison vis-a-vis the normal Bis aircraft
Date: 12/11/2013
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Rear Fuselage Three Quarter View
The classic lines of the MiG-21 Bis are still there - Though these are interrupted by the Canopy and the ECM Dispensers
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Rear Fuselage
Inspite of the new changes to the fuselage the aircraft still runs on the R-25 Engine that powers the earlier aircraft
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Air to Air Missiles
The Starboard Weapon stations carry the customary drop tank and the RVV-AEE BVR Air To Air Missile
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RVV-AEE Close up
The RVV-AEE missile is also known as the R-77 Adder - with the ability to intercept targets at a range of 20km and beyond
Date: 12/11/2013
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Weapon Stations from rear
The Distinctive Cruciform Paddles of the Adder can be seen clearly in this photograph. The Bison can carry upto four R-77s if required
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