Mig 21 facts
While investigating facts about Mig 21, I found out little known, but curios details like:
In 1953 North Korean air force lieutenant No Kum-Sok (age 21) flew his MiG-15 to the South. Since this fighter plane was then the best the Communist bloc had, No's defection was considered an intelligence bonanza, and he was awarded the then exorbitant sum of $100,000 ($890,831 in 2014 dollars).
About 'Big Wind', the world's most powerful fire engine. Consisting of two MiG 21 jet engines mounted on a decommissioned Russian T-34 tank, it was designed by Hungarian engineers to put out oil well fires
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 4 of the best facts about Mig 21 I managed to collect.
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In 1997, the United States purchased 21 MiG-29 fighter aircraft (made by Russia) from the former Soviet country of Moldova.
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The US bought 21 MiGs from Moldova because they didn't want other to buy them.
