Can MiG-21 Do cobra maneuver?
The “cobra” (short parad) is a controlled stall which is possible thanks to the wings double delta profile giving two different stall speeds. The MiG-21 can not perform it at all since it is has no double delta profile on the wings.
What is the problem with MiG-21?
The MiG-21 has earned the nickname “flying coffin” due to its frequent crashes. According to the government, 482 MiG aircraft were involved in accidents between 1971 and April 2012, killing 171 pilots, 39 civilians, eight service personnel, and one aircrew.
What is the pointy thing on the MiG-21?
This is a supersonic cone generator. Back at the time when this plane was designed it was believed that you can create a low pressure “cone” in front of the fuselage by using a “needle” like this. MiG-21 (NATO classification: Fishbed) – a soviet front-line fighter-interceptor designed in the late 50s.
Can Tejas do cobra maneuver?
No. With that delta wing shape it will have pitch control problems at higher angles of attack. The Cobra maneuver requires a small pitch-down moment over the post-stall region up to 110° angle of attack.
Are post stall maneuvers real?
A Post Stall Maneuver (ポストストールマニューバ) is any advanced maneuver that a pilot can only perform by forcing the aircraft to stall. These maneuvers can be used to evade enemy fire and re-position the pilot behind another tailing aircraft.
Why is MiG-21 called the 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.
Is MiG-21 outdated?
On 11 December 2013, India’s second-generation supersonic jet fighter, MiG-21FL was decommissioned after being in service for 50 years.
Why do fighter jets not stall?
They follow the same principle as any other passenger jet to fly. The only diffrence is that they have very high thrust to weight ratio (very close to 1 or higher in case of F-16) which allows them to do unbelievable maneuvers without stalling.
What is the MiG-21?
The MiG-21 was the first successful Soviet aircraft combining fighter and interceptor characteristics in a single aircraft.
What made the MiG-21 so effective against the US in Vietnam?
The MiGs made fast and often accurate attacks against US formations from several directions (usually the MiG-17s performed head-on attacks and the MiG-21s attacked from the rear). After shooting down a few American planes and forcing some of the F-105s to drop their bombs prematurely, the MiGs did not wait for retaliation but disengaged rapidly.
How many MiG-21s are still in use in India?
Since 1963, India has introduced more than 1,200 MiG fighters into its air force. As of 2019, 113 MiG-21s are known to be in operation in the IAF. However, the plane has been plagued by safety problems. Since 1970 more than 170 Indian pilots and 40 civilians have been killed in MiG-21 accidents.
Who is the most successful MiG-21 Ace?
Several pilots have attained ace status (five or more aerial victories/kills) while flying the MiG-21. Nguyễn Văn Cốc of the VPAF, who scored nine kills in MiG-21s is regarded as the most successful.