MiG-21 F-13
Mikoyan Gurevich 21, or short MiG-21, is a Soviet plane from the beginning of the sixties of the 20th century, which brought a big step forward in aviation. An interceptor fighter with “delta” wings could develop a speed of over 2,000 kilometers per hour. Because of its appearance, it was also called “The Balalaika”.
He proved his lethality in war conflicts around the world. His most impressive role was in the Vietnam War. The North Vietnamese air force used Soviet fighters and inflicted significant losses on American forces. The first MiG-21 interceptor fighters were introduced into Yugoslav Air Force in 1962. Due to their purpose, they were assigned to the air defense. Later versions, due to the increased radius of movement, could perform fighter-bombing and reconnaissance tasks in the depths of enemy territory.
The exhibited MiG-21 F-13 (L-12) belongs to the version of the first MiG-21 aircraft that Yugoslavia procured, and was awarded to the Aeronautical Museum in 1981.
