Mig-21R

[Geoff]

It's a preproduction  version which did exist - but I can only find pics of the Prototype. basically PF with the wings off an M and a recce pod on the centreline.

[Gondor]

It's a preproduction  version which did exist - but I can only find pics of the Prototype. basically PF with the wings off an M and a recce pod on the centreline.

Not exactly true.

The R was based on the PFS version with the slim spine used on the F version changed into a broad dorsal spine which was almost identical in cross section up to the fin root. The wings were strengthened to allow carriage of two tanks on the outboard pylons while the under fuselage pylon carried a reconnaissance pod.
there were four types of pod available:

• D - daylight photo
• R - photographic and electronic reconnaissance
• ED - electronic reconnaissance and countermeasures
• N - photographic and electronic reconnaissance equipment optimised for night use

The RF version of the aircraft had a more powerful engine installed.

Hope this helps

Gondor

[Geoff]

Thanks

My intention is to do one with the narrow chord fin, so closer to a Wif.

[Gondor]

I got my information from the 4+ book on the MiG-21. Lots of nice information in that including some very nice line drawings.

Gondor

[Dizzyfugu]

If you are looking for in-depth info about the MiG-21 I direly recommend the huge book (700 pages...), compiled by Yefim Gordon:

http://www.amazon.de/Mikoyan-MiG-21-Famous-Russian-Aircraft/dp/1857802578/ref=sr_1_2?s=books-intl-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1391683467&sr=1-2&keywords=mig-21+gordon

It's the mother of all MiG-21 books, literally!

[Geoff]

Cheers!

[scooter]

If you are looking for in-depth info about the MiG-21 I direly recommend the huge book (700 pages...), compiled by Yefim Gordon:

http://www.amazon.de/Mikoyan-MiG-21-Famous-Russian-Aircraft/dp/1857802578/ref=sr_1_2?s=books-intl-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1391683467&sr=1-2&keywords=mig-21+gordon

It's the mother of all MiG-21 books, literally!

Not for over 1500 bucks, Dizzy! 
http://www.amazon.com/Mikoyan-MiG-21-Famous-Russian-Aircraft/dp/1857802578/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391726699&sr=8-1&keywords=Mikoyan+MiG-21+%28Famous+Russian+Aircraft%29
(In English, for those of us who don't read German)

[Captain Canada]

Sounds interesting !

Not a big fan of the 21, but I was just googling it and there are some pretty sweet variants out there !

[Dizzyfugu]

Not for over 1500 bucks, Dizzy! 
http://www.amazon.com/Mikoyan-MiG-21-Famous-Russian-Aircraft/dp/1857802578/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391726699&sr=8-1&keywords=Mikoyan+MiG-21+%28Famous+Russian+Aircraft%29
(In English, for those of us who don't read German)

That's a funny/scary price tag!     

But totally surreal - I have the book, and got it from a UK seller at a "normal" rate of maybe EUR 50,-. If you are into the MiG-21, THIS is nevertheless HIGHLY recommended.

[Librarian]

In total agreement, as with almost all books by Yefim Gordon. Just picked up his authoritative tome on Ekranoplans...fantastic