No 8. MiG-19 “Farmer”
| Introduced | 1953 |
| Units built | 2,100+ |
| Role | Fighter |
| Max Speed | 909 mph |
| Range | 1,375 mi |
| Service ceiling | 57,400 ft |
| Thrust to weight ratio | 0.86 |
Known as the farmer, this was the first Soviet aircraft capable of supersonic speeds during level flights. Its American counterpart would be the F-100 Super Sabre. Notably, the MiG-19 was seen in action during the Vietnamese War, Indo-Pak war of 1971 and during the Civil war in Yemen in early 1960s. To date, there have 22 variants of this fighter jet.
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No 7. MiG-21 “Fishbed” and “Mongol”
| Introduced | 1959 |
| Units built | 11,000+ |
| Role | Fighter |
| Max Speed | 1,385 – 1,468 mph (depending on the variant type) |
| Range | 751 – 1,073 mi (depending on the variant type) |
| Service ceiling | 58,400 – 62,335 ft (depending on the variant type) |
Nicknamed “balalaika”, the MiG-21 is the most-produced supersonic aircraft in history. Over 50 countries have flown the MiG-21. With over 21 variants, it is the most-produced combat aircraft since the Korean War.
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