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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA0147
MiG-21 SMT Soviet Air Force "16"

Background history of the Mig-21SMT
The Mig-21SMT ( NATO designation Fishbed K ) was a third generation version and
only flown by the pilots of the Soviet Air Force Frontal Aviation Units and they were used
primarily in an air-ground role. Along with a new ECM package the designers made an
effort to increase the endurance of the Mig-21 by enlarging the dorsal fin and lengthened
it so it went back and merged with the brake chute fairing. This gave it a humpbacked
look and made it possible to carry 3,250 liters internally but this lead to fuel trim
problems, when 2/3 of the fuel was burned off the center of gravity would shift towards
the tail, severely hampering performance and handling. To make things worse the R-13-
300 engine was used which didn’t produce enough thrust to compensate for the
increased weight of the SMT over previous models. The SMT version turned out to be
quite a disappointment with only about 150 – 200 machines ever being built from 1971 –
1972 and 15 of the export version, the MT were produced but none were ever exported.
However lessons were learned from this and since the full amount of fuel couldn’t be
carried the next version arrived with a smaller spine that didn’t go back to the brake
chute fairing.

1/72 scale.
Die-cast metal with a minimum use of plastic.
Canopy can be displayed open or closed.
Model comes with a display stand.
Landing gear can be displayed closed or in the down position.
Rubber tires.
A large assortment of weapons.
Fully assembled and painted.
Markings are tampo applied not decals.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21SMT specs
Developing Nation:
Soviet Union
Task:
Multi-role Fighter
First Flight:
1957
Crew:
1
Dimensions:
Wing Span:        7,15 m
Wing Area:        23 m²
Length:        13,46 m
Engine (s):
Tumansky R-13 turbojet with 65,48 kN thrust (incl. After-burn)
Weight:
5450 kg
Max. Take off weight:
7750 kg
Max. Speed:
2230 km/h (mach 2,1) at 12000 m
Max. Range:
315 km (on internal fuel only)
Weapons:
2 x 23 mm cannons and a maximum of 1000 kg other weaponry
depending on type of mission.

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