| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | MiG-21PF 'Fishbed-D/E' |
| Function | fighter |
| Year (service) | 1962 |
| Engines | 1*5950kg TDR R-11F |
| Armament | GSh-23L (optional)
2 missiles |
MiG-21PF, A.I.Mikoyan/M.I.Gurevich 'Fishbed D/E'
MiG-21PF - the second basic production version. All-weather interceptor with search-tracking radar in enlarged inlet cone. Increased inlet diameter and enlarged forward fuselage. More fuel in proportionally wasted mid-fuselage. Internal guns deleted to modify front airbrake. Larger main landing gear with bulges below and above wing roots. Pilot boom moved above inlet. 'Fishbed-E' is a version with GSh-23L guns on fuselage pylon and redesigned brake parachute housing.
Detailed walkaround MiG-21PF by Roy McCartey; 