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Which is better MiG or F-16?
Below 200 knots, the MiG-29 has incredible nose-pointing capability down to below 100 knots. The F-16, however, enjoys an advantage in the 200 knot-plus regime. At higher speeds, we can power above them to go to the vertical. And our turn rate is significantly better.
What plane replaced the MiG 21?
MiG-29
It was replaced by the newer variable-geometry MiG-23 and MiG-27 for ground support duties. However, not until the MiG-29 would the Soviet Union ultimately replace the MiG-21 as a maneuvering dogfighter to counter new American air superiority types. The MiG-21 was exported widely and remains in use.
Which is better MiG-29 or F-16?
How good is the MiG 21?
The MiG-21 is the most-produced supersonic fighter of all time. Still going strong after 60 years of service, the rock-solid MiG-21 supersonic fighter gained a fearsome reputation despite its lackluster combat record. The Fishbed is the most-produced supersonic fighter of all time, with 11,496 manufactured.
Does anyone still use MiG-21?
According to Cuban sources, a total of 270 MiG-21s of all variants were received by DAAFAR. 12 MiG-21bis and six MiG-21UM are still operational.
How far can a MiG-21 fly?
Fighter aircraft
| MiG-21bis | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service ceiling | 19 km |
| Range | 1 225 km |
| Range (with external fuel tanks) | 1 470 km |
Which is better MiG 35 or Rafale?
The Rafale has advance technologies to perform the multirole capabilities which i can say is much better over the MIG-35. Rafale has lower RCS due to its design features. The MIG-35 is more agile as it uses thrust vectoring nozzle to perform very tight turns at various speed. An ideal performance in close combat.
Is the F-16 a better fighter than the MiG-21?
In clean condition, the F-16 is a more agile fighter than the MIG-21. However, given the Fishbed upgrades to the -93 model will give it a potential opportunity to fight a modern air war against more modern jets like the F-16.
Did Pakistan Air Force use F-16 or MiG-21 during strikes on Afghanistan?
The Pakistan Air Force has denied any losses adding that they did not use an F-16 during the engagement. MiG-21 is one of the most widely used fighter aircraft of the IAF. This single-engine, single-seater multirole fighter aircraft of Russian origin forms the backbone of the IAF.
What is MiG-21 Bison?
MiG-21 is one of the most widely used fighter aircraft of the IAF. This single-engine, single-seater multirole fighter aircraft of Russian origin forms the backbone of the IAF. MiG-21 BISON is a multi-role, all-weather air defence aircraft which can hit a maximum speed of 2,230 kilometers per hour (Mach 2.1).
What is F-16 super advanced jet?
The supersonic multirole fighter jet possesses air to air and air to ground ballistic missiles. After seeing its super advanced fighter jet getting destroyed by MIG-21, America has warned Pakistan about the use of F-16.