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Background history of the Mig-21SMT
The Mig-21SMT ( NATO designation Fishbed K ) was a third generation version and only flown by the pilots of the
Soviet Air Force Frontal Aviation Units and they were used primarily in an air-ground role. Along with a new ECM
package the designers made an effort to increase the endurance of the Mig-21 by enlarging the dorsal fin and
lengthened it so it went back and merged with the brake chute fairing. This gave it a humpbacked look and made it
possible to carry 3,250 liters internally but this lead to fuel trim problems, when 2/3 of the fuel was burned off the
center of gravity would shift towards the tail, severely hampering performance and handling. To make things worse
the R-13-300 engine was used which didn’t produce enough thrust to compensate for the increased weight of the
SMT over previous models. The SMT version turned out to be quite a disappointment with only about 150 – 200
machines ever being built from 1971 – 1972 and 15of the export version, the MT were produced but none were ever
exported. However lessons were learned from this and since the full amount of fuel couldn’t be carried the next
version arrived with a smaller spine that didn’t go back to the brake chute fairing.
The Mig-21SMT ( NATO designation Fishbed K ) was a third generation version and only flown by the pilots of the
Soviet Air Force Frontal Aviation Units and they were used primarily in an air-ground role. Along with a new ECM
package the designers made an effort to increase the endurance of the Mig-21 by enlarging the dorsal fin and
lengthened it so it went back and merged with the brake chute fairing. This gave it a humpbacked look and made it
possible to carry 3,250 liters internally but this lead to fuel trim problems, when 2/3 of the fuel was burned off the
center of gravity would shift towards the tail, severely hampering performance and handling. To make things worse
the R-13-300 engine was used which didn’t produce enough thrust to compensate for the increased weight of the
SMT over previous models. The SMT version turned out to be quite a disappointment with only about 150 – 200
machines ever being built from 1971 – 1972 and 15of the export version, the MT were produced but none were ever
exported. However lessons were learned from this and since the full amount of fuel couldn’t be carried the next
version arrived with a smaller spine that didn’t go back to the brake chute fairing.
Hobby Master HA0125 Mig-21SMT
Number four in the Hobby Master Mig-21
lineup is this humped back SMT version.
Not a big success in the real world
because of the large dorsal fin, it is this
very fin that makes this model such a
standout. Displayed on the smartly
designed stand or on its landing gear
and all decked out with weapons, this is
one model that is sure to be on everyone’
s “must have” list. With this Hobby
Master offering you will be able to turn a
page in the history books and return to
the 1970s. The skilled die-cast
professionals at Hobby Master have
faithfully reproduced the Mig-21SMT
down to the last detail, even the red
emblem “Excellent Aircraft Award”
located on the side of the nose. As with
the other Mig-21s you can expect
optional canopies, rockets and drop
tanks as well as top-notch detail.
Number four in the Hobby Master Mig-21
lineup is this humped back SMT version.
Not a big success in the real world
because of the large dorsal fin, it is this
very fin that makes this model such a
standout. Displayed on the smartly
designed stand or on its landing gear
and all decked out with weapons, this is
one model that is sure to be on everyone’
s “must have” list. With this Hobby
Master offering you will be able to turn a
page in the history books and return to
the 1970s. The skilled die-cast
professionals at Hobby Master have
faithfully reproduced the Mig-21SMT
down to the last detail, even the red
emblem “Excellent Aircraft Award”
located on the side of the nose. As with
the other Mig-21s you can expect
optional canopies, rockets and drop
tanks as well as top-notch detail.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21SMT specs
Developing Nation:
Soviet Union
Task:
Multi-role Fighter
First Flight:
1957
Crew:
1
Dimensions:
Wing Span: 7,15 m
Wing Area: 23 m²
Length: 13,46 m
Engine (s):
Tumansky R-13 turbojet with 65,48 kN thrust (incl. After-burn)
Weight:
5450 kg
Max. Take off weight:
7750 kg
Max. Speed:
2230 km/h (mach 2,1) at 12000 m
Max. Range:
315 km (on internal fuel only)
Weapons:
2 x 23 mm cannons and a maximum of 1000 kg other weaponry
depending on type of mission.
Developing Nation:
Soviet Union
Task:
Multi-role Fighter
First Flight:
1957
Crew:
1
Dimensions:
Wing Span: 7,15 m
Wing Area: 23 m²
Length: 13,46 m
Engine (s):
Tumansky R-13 turbojet with 65,48 kN thrust (incl. After-burn)
Weight:
5450 kg
Max. Take off weight:
7750 kg
Max. Speed:
2230 km/h (mach 2,1) at 12000 m
Max. Range:
315 km (on internal fuel only)
Weapons:
2 x 23 mm cannons and a maximum of 1000 kg other weaponry
depending on type of mission.
THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES
