MiG-21F-13 - Revision history

U12017485: /* Pros and cons */ Updated

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‎Pros and cons: Updated

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

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‎Suspended armament: Updated

U8128791: /* Usage in battles */

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‎Usage in battles

U38088265: /* Description */

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‎Description

U81436767: /* Description */ New Description Project

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‎Description: New Description Project

U57612830: CCIP now available per update 2.25.1.44

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CCIP now available per update 2.25.1.44

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U44629479: /* Armaments */ Update 2.23.1.41

2023-02-21T10:19:58Z

‎Armaments: Update 2.23.1.41

U9888266: i removed wrong information from "Pros and cons" page

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i removed wrong information from "Pros and cons" page

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 * Has access to 2 x R-3S air-to-air missiles or 2 x S-24 rockets, which can work as air-to-air weapon
 * Hard-hitting and accurate 30 mm cannon, quick bursts make 60 rounds last long and are enough for kills
-* Although limited, ordnance options are available when needed
+* Can make a very quick, sustained turn up to 12G even at IAS 1,200 km/h at the expense of a huge loss of energy, making it an interesting manoeuvrer of last-resort
-* Very good instant turn at all speeds; does not spin easily in a positive G-load stall; stable in simulator
+* Does not spin easily in a positive G-load stall
-* Can sustain 11G - 12G even at 1,200 km/h IAS (can also pull 13G for a second)
+* Stable in simulator
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Sole gun with 60 rounds; difficult for newcomers, a minuscule 3.6 seconds total firing time (compared to 24 seconds of the 3 x gunpods of the F-4 Phantom)
 * No countermeasures of any sort; manoeuvring alone must be used to counter AAM
 * Quirky rudder characteristics on mouse aim
 * AAM missiles are unreliable and slow

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* Without load
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-* 2 x R-3S missiles
+|-
-* 32 x S-5K rockets
+! !! width="15%" | 1 !! width="15%" | 2 !! width="15%" | 3
-* 2 x S-24 rockets
+| rowspan="8" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_MiG-21_SPS-K_(Germany).png]]</div>
 |-
-! !! width="23%" | 1 !! width="23%" | 2
+! [[OFAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg OFAB-250sv]] bombs
-| rowspan="7" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
+| 1 || || 1
 |-
-! 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs
+! [[FAB-500M-54 (500 kg)|500 kg FAB-500M-54]] bombs
-| 1 || 1
+| 1 || || 1
 |-
-! 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs
+! [[ZB-360 incendiary]] bombs
-| 1 || 1
+| 1 || || 1
 |-
-! ZB-360 incendiary bombs
+! [[S-5K]] rockets
-| 1 || 1
+| 16 || || 16
 |-
-! S-5K rockets
+! [[S-24]] rockets
-| 16 || 16
+| 1 || || 1
 |-
-! S-24 rockets
+! [[R-3S]] missiles
-| 1 || 1
+| 1 || || 1
 |-
-! R-3S missiles
+! 490 l drop tanks
-| 1 || 1
+| || 1 ||
 |-
 |}
 ;Air-to-air combat armament

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The {{PAGENAME}} was designed to be a fighter-interceptor and thus all of its design features shape it into virtually a missile with a cockpit. This aircraft wasn't designed to carry the load the [[F-4C]], [[G.91 YS]] or the [[Super Mystere B2]], but it was built for speed and to bring along the minimal amount of armament to do its job.
+The {{PAGENAME}} was designed to be a fighter-interceptor and thus all of its design features shape it into virtually a missile with a cockpit. This aircraft wasn't designed to carry the load the [[F-4C]], [[G.91 YS]] or the [[Super Mystere B2]] could, but it was built for speed and to bring along the minimal amount of armament to do its job.
 '''Air defence role'''

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-Only a few months before the introduction of the MiG-21F into soviet service, the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis took place in 1958, where the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missile employed by F-86 Sabres became the first instance of air-to-air missiles being used in combat ever. However, these early missiles had many flaws, and on September 28, 1958, one AIM-9B failed to detonate while striking a [[J-4|PLAAF MiG-17]], becoming lodged in the rear fuselage and returning to base completely intact. This missile was quickly shipped back to the Soviet Union for analysis and backwards engineered into the [[R-3S|K-13]] missile system. A quick directive was issued to update existing (MiG-17 and MiG-19) and future aircraft projects (MiG-21) to use this new missile. A updated variant of the MiG-21F with one cannon removed to fit the required avionics for firing the K-13 missile would enter service shortly after as the '''MiG-21F-13'''.
+Only a few months before the introduction of the MiG-21F into Soviet service, the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis took place in 1958, where the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missile employed by F-86 Sabres became the first instance of air-to-air missiles being used in combat. However, these early missiles had many flaws, and on September 28, 1958, one AIM-9B failed to detonate while striking a [[J-4|PLAAF MiG-17]], becoming lodged in the rear fuselage and returning to base completely intact. This missile was quickly shipped back to the Soviet Union for analysis and backwards engineered into the [[R-3S|K-13]] missile system. A quick directive was issued to update existing (MiG-17 and MiG-19) and future aircraft projects (MiG-21) to use this new missile. An updated variant of the MiG-21F with one cannon removed to fit the required avionics for firing the K-13 missile would enter service shortly after as the '''MiG-21F-13'''.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], is a complete departure in playstyle and doctorine from the aircraft that preceed it in the tech tree. Unlike the MiG-15, 17, and 19 before it which reply on strong energy retention to win their dogfights at lower speeds due to high speed compression, the MiG-21F-13 is on the complete opposite of the spectrum, having abysmal energy retention and low speed maneouverbility, and instead relying in its incredible AoA and instanteous turning at higher speeds to best its opponents. The aircraft is best played conservatively, as its weak air-to-air missiles and singular, low velocity gun with a comically small ammo pool of 60 rounds does not allow for agressive play. It is best to fly off away frmo the battlefield at first, letting the furballs form away from you before picking the most favorable engagements against distracted targets, utilizing hit-and-run tactics similar to the early [[F-104 (Family)|F-104]]<nowiki/>s of the same rank.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], is a complete departure in playstyle and doctrine from the aircraft that precede it in the tech tree. Unlike the MiG-15, 17, and 19 before it which rely on strong energy retention to win their dogfights at lower speeds due to high speed compression, the MiG-21F-13 is on the complete opposite of the spectrum, having abysmal energy retention and low speed manoeuvrability, and instead relying in its incredible AoA and instantaneous turning at higher speeds to best its opponents. The aircraft is best played conservatively, as its weak air-to-air missiles and singular, low velocity gun with a comically small ammo pool of 60 rounds does not allow for aggressive play. It is best to fly off away from the battlefield at first, letting the furballs form away from you before picking the most favourable engagements against distracted targets, utilizing hit-and-run tactics similar to the early [[F-104 (Family)|F-104]]s of the same rank.
-Pilots who can master the MiG-21F's less-forgiving flight characteristics and engagement doctorine can look forward to the [[MiG-21SMT]], a major upgrade in weaponry and flight handling over the MiG-21F, while retaining the same basic playstyle. Also, players who truly enjoy the MiG-21 flight performance at this rank and are looking for a premium aircraft to aid in the research of the Soviet tech tree should consider the premium [[MiG-21S]], a heavily upgraded MiG-21 at a slightly higher battle rating utilizing a stronger engine, more missiles, a radar, and a new built in cannon with a larger ammo pool.
+Pilots who can master the MiG-21F's less-forgiving flight characteristics and engagement doctrine can look forward to the [[MiG-21SMT]], a major upgrade in weaponry and flight handling over the MiG-21F, while retaining the same basic playstyle. Also, players who truly enjoy the MiG-21 flight performance at this rank and are looking for a premium aircraft to aid in the research of the Soviet tech tree should consider the premium [[MiG-21S (R-13-300)|MiG-21S]], a heavily upgraded MiG-21 at a slightly higher battle rating utilizing a stronger engine, more missiles, a radar, and a new cannon with a larger ammo pool.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO Code: Fishbed-C) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
+Only a few months before the introduction of the MiG-21F into soviet service, the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis took place in 1958, where the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missile employed by F-86 Sabres became the first instance of air-to-air missiles being used in combat ever. However, these early missiles had many flaws, and on September 28, 1958, one AIM-9B failed to detonate while striking a [[J-4|PLAAF MiG-17]], becoming lodged in the rear fuselage and returning to base completely intact. This missile was quickly shipped back to the Soviet Union for analysis and backwards engineered into the [[R-3S|K-13]] missile system. A quick directive was issued to update existing (MiG-17 and MiG-19) and future aircraft projects (MiG-21) to use this new missile. A updated variant of the MiG-21F with one cannon removed to fit the required avionics for firing the K-13 missile would enter service shortly after as the '''MiG-21F-13'''.
-After the Korean War, nations came out with various aircraft which would out-fly opposing aircraft, especially in a dogfight. The U.S. introduced the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter while European nations, France, England and Sweden rolled out the Dassault Mirage F-1, Mirage III, English Electric Lightning, Hawker Hunter and the Saab Draken. At this time the Soviet Union was working on further developing the twin-engine MiG-19 but realized what it actually needed was a fast, single-engine light-weight fighter in what ultimately became the most highly produced supersonic fighter in the world, used by over 60 countries.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], is a complete departure in playstyle and doctorine from the aircraft that preceed it in the tech tree. Unlike the MiG-15, 17, and 19 before it which reply on strong energy retention to win their dogfights at lower speeds due to high speed compression, the MiG-21F-13 is on the complete opposite of the spectrum, having abysmal energy retention and low speed maneouverbility, and instead relying in its incredible AoA and instanteous turning at higher speeds to best its opponents. The aircraft is best played conservatively, as its weak air-to-air missiles and singular, low velocity gun with a comically small ammo pool of 60 rounds does not allow for agressive play. It is best to fly off away frmo the battlefield at first, letting the furballs form away from you before picking the most favorable engagements against distracted targets, utilizing hit-and-run tactics similar to the early [[F-104 (Family)|F-104]]<nowiki/>s of the same rank.
-The MiG-21-F13 gives a gameplay preview of what the latter Soviet [[MiG-21 (Family)]] will provide in raw flight performance. The flight performance and its playstyle dynamics will be the most significant aspect of the aircraft, as the armaments are quite reduced and underachieving in many regards. Simply serving as a fighter, the F-13 could perhaps be underestimated by the lack of firepower when compared to Western aircraft, but this underappreciation can prove wrong if flown by dexterous players.
+Pilots who can master the MiG-21F's less-forgiving flight characteristics and engagement doctorine can look forward to the [[MiG-21SMT]], a major upgrade in weaponry and flight handling over the MiG-21F, while retaining the same basic playstyle. Also, players who truly enjoy the MiG-21 flight performance at this rank and are looking for a premium aircraft to aid in the research of the Soviet tech tree should consider the premium [[MiG-21S]], a heavily upgraded MiG-21 at a slightly higher battle rating utilizing a stronger engine, more missiles, a radar, and a new built in cannon with a larger ammo pool.
 == General info ==

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 ! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
 |-
-| {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
+| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
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 |}

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 '''Air defence role'''
-As a fighter-interceptor, the {{PAGENAME}} needed to get from Point A (the airbase) to Point B (the inbound enemy aircraft) in the shortest amount of time possible, shoot it and return to base to get ready for the next one. This jet can remain fast if it is flying in a straight line, however do not try to sustain dogfights in it. As it still has a high AoA, meaning it bleeds a good amount of speed in hard turns. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with air-to-air ordnance to support this fighting tactic or it can also load up on ground-attack ordnance which can inflict some damage. Though payload is available, this is not a strong suit for this aircraft.[[File:MiG-21_kohler_001.jpg|325x325px|thumb|right|The {{PAGENAME}} in an aggressive power-climb ready to intercept.]]
+As a fighter-interceptor, the {{PAGENAME}} needed to get from Point A (the airbase) to Point B (the inbound enemy aircraft) in the shortest amount of time possible, shoot it and return to base to get ready for the next one. This jet can remain fast if it is flying in a straight line, however do not try to sustain dogfights in it. As it still has a high AoA, meaning it bleeds a good amount of speed in hard turns. The {{PAGENAME}} can be outfitted with air-to-air ordnance to support this fighting tactic or it can also load up on ground-attack ordnance which can inflict some damage. Though payload is available, this is not a strong suit for this aircraft.
 [[File:MiG-21_kohler_001.jpg|325x325px|thumb|right|The {{PAGENAME}} in an aggressive power-climb ready to intercept.]]
 The best use of this aircraft is to utilise its excellent speed and rate of climb and gain altitude and begin to level off when you are either at bomber altitude or just above any enemy fighters flying around. It is here you can use the great [[Boom & Zoom]] qualities of the aircraft and select a target and begin to dive on it. It is during this phase when you can attempt to get a lock with the R-3S air-to-air missiles and launch it or you can strafe any unwary targets with the 30 mm NR-30 autocannon. Extremely short bursts are a must in order to conserve ammunition (only 60 rounds total), but this powerful gun only needs one or two good shots to remove a wing, take out a pilot or disable an engine.

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 == Armaments ==
 {{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 === Offensive armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}