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MiG-21M/MF [Fishbed J] - Type 96

The MiG-21M/MF (Type 96) is a Multi-role version with one R-11-300 turbojet with 13,688 lbs. of thrust. The aircraft has 4 pylons which can carry external fuel tanks, air-to-air missiles or twin barrel guns. Has a zero speed, zero altitude ejection seat. The MF variant has a R-11F2S-300 turbojet, otherwise similar to the 'M' variant.

Number Procured: 93+
........................ 65 MF (Type 96) procured directly from the USSR
........................158 M variants manufactured by HAL
Units Equipped:
........................No.17 Squadron Golden Arrows
........................No.35 Squadron Rapiers (1 Flight)
........................No.37 Squadron Black Panthers
........................No.101 Squadron Falcons
........................No.108 Squadron Hawkeyes

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C1492 during Republic Day Parade 78
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C1492 during Republic Day Parade 78

MiG-21MF C1492 during a Republic Day Parade in the late 70s. Note the pilot wearing the full face helmet and pressure suit for high altitude flights.

Date: 24 Mar 06
Views: 1748
Serial: C1492
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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The first MiG-21M manufactured by HAL Nasik.
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The first MiG-21M manufactured by HAL Nasik.

The first MiG-21M (C1532) was handed over to the IAF on 14 February 1973 at Nasik. Chief test pilot of HAL's MiG Division, Wg. Cdr. B.K. Dhiman, gave a 15-minute aerobatic display in the aircraft.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1686
Serial: C1532
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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MiG-21M at Jaisalmer
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MiG-21M at Jaisalmer

A MiG-21M [C1608] from No.108 Hawkeyes Squadron is covered with tarpaulins to shield it from the scorching heat of the desert sun.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1509
Serial: C1608
Unit: No.108 Squadron
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti

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Trio of MiG-21MFs
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Trio of MiG-21MFs

A trio of MiG-21MFs [C1500, C1531 and C????], from No.101 Falcons Squadron, in colourful markings used for air combat training.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1793
Serial: C1500, C1531, C1???
Unit: No.101 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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Trio of MiG-21MFs
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Trio of MiG-21MFs

The same trio of MiG-21MFs, from the No.101 Squadron, this time over the Himalayan ranges.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2116
Serial: C1500, C1531, C1???
Unit: No.101 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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Panthers MiG
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Panthers MiG

A MiG-21M (C1540), from No.37 Panthers Squadron. The squadron now flies the MiG-21bis.

Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 1976
Serial: C1540
Unit: No.37 Squadron
Copyright: Peter Steinemann

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