Explore the enduring legacy of the MiG-21, from its Cold War origins to its lasting influence on aviation.

NEW DELHI (AP) — India retired its last fleet of Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter jets Friday, ending more than six decades of service with an aircraft once celebrated for its combat prowess but later ...

The MiG-21 combined simplicity, speed, and mass production to become one of the most widely used fighter jets in history.

As noted by military aviation expert Stephan Wilkinson, “The Soviets hated [the name], just as they hated Fagot, Faithless, Frogfoot and other Western names for their fighters. The MiG-21 had no ...

India is preparing to say goodbye to its legendary MiG-21 fighters, the country’s first supersonic jets but also an increasingly controversial aircraft, with a spate of accidents in recent years.

Thai PBS Verify investigated the clip claiming, “Cambodia intimidates Thailand by showing off MiG-21” and found that it was ...

TUKWILA, Wash. — "I love just how clean it is and all the little details," said South African artist Ralph Zimon as he looked over the MiG-21 Soviet fighter jet at the Museum of Flight. He didn't ...

India has retired its last fleet of MiG-21 fighter jets, closing a six-decade chapter with an aircraft once hailed for its combat prowess but later derided as a “flying coffin” due to frequent crashes ...