Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA0188 MiG-21FL "1411" SyAAF, early 1970s.
The Syrian Arab Air Force was established in early 1950’s. In
1962-63 the first F-13 MiG-21’s began to arrive. By 1973 Syria had
an air force with over 100 MiG-21 aircraft equipping
10 squadrons.
On October 6, 1973, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar Syria and Egypt launched a
surprise attack against Israel with the hopes of taking back the territory they lost to
Israel in 1967 during the 6-Day War. This conflict lasted until October 25, 1973 when a truce
was reached.
The MiG-21FL is a downgraded variant of the MiG-21PF and meant for the Third World market. It is has the lesser powerful R11F-300 engine. This variant also lacks the ability to carry RS-2US beam-riding missiles and has the basic version of the RP-21 radar. The FL has a wide chord fin as well as a brake chute fairing.
The MiG-21FL is a downgraded variant of the MiG-21PF and meant for the Third World market. It is has the lesser powerful R11F-300 engine. This variant also lacks the ability to carry RS-2US beam-riding missiles and has the basic version of the RP-21 radar. The FL has a wide chord fin as well as a brake chute fairing.
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