The MiG-21 "Fishbed" stands out as an enduring icon of military aviation, maintaining relevance since its inception in 1953. With over 11,000 units produced by the USSR, India, Czechoslovakia, and China until 2013, it's the most produced supersonic aircraft globally.
The MiG-21 was Mach-2 capable and had a long production run, from 1959 to 1985. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the MiG-21 Fishbed was updated and modified by companies in India, Israel, and Romania, and the Chinese copied it.
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