MiG-21MF Polish Air Force 1:32 Hobby 2000 32019

Plastic model airplane to assemble: MiG-21MF Polish Air Force 1:32 Hobby 2000 32019

The MiG-21MF Polish Air Force model kit in 1:32 scale from Hobby 2000 is an excellent choice for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This set, marked with the symbol H2K32019, combines elements from renowned manufacturers such as Trumpeter and Cartograf, and includes masks to facilitate painting.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:32
• Manufacturer: Hobby 2000
• Symbol: H2K32019
• Trumpeter + Cartograf + Masks

Original MiG-21MF aircraft: The MiG-21MF is one of the versions of the legendary Soviet fighter MiG-21, which earned the nickname "pencil" due to its slender silhouette. This aircraft was designed in the 1950s by the MiG design bureau, led by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich. The MiG-21 was one of the most produced supersonic fighters in the world, with about 18,000 units manufactured between 1959 and 1987.

Technical data of MiG-21MF:

• Engine: Tumansky R-11F2S-300 turbojet engine
• Thrust: 38.7 kN (60.6 kN with afterburner)
• Wingspan: 7.15 m
• Length: 13.46 m
• Height: 4.10 m
• Wing area: 23 m²
• Empty weight: 5350 kg
• Takeoff weight: 8950 kg
• Fuel capacity: 2600 l
• Maximum speed: 2130 km/h (2.05 Ma)
• Ceiling: 19,000 m
• Range: 1100 km
• Armament: 1 × GSz-23 cannon caliber 23 mm, underwing armament on 4 hardpoints with a weight of up to 2000 kg

History and usage: The MiG-21MF was used by many countries around the world, including the Polish Air Force. In Poland, these aircraft were the primary fighter equipment for over four decades. Between 1961 and 1980, Poland purchased 582 units in various versions, including the MiG-21MF. These aircraft were used until the end of their service in Poland, with the last ones being retired in 2004.

The MiG-21MF was also extensively used in conflicts in the Middle East by the air forces of Egypt, Syria, and Iraq against Israel. In India, the MiG-21MF played a key role during the Indo-Pakistani War in 1971.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.