MiG-21DF 1.0

MiG-21DF

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I. This mod is written for SF2

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II. History:

The combat experiences in Vietnam showed, that the RP-21 radar of the MiG-21PF generation was not really satisfying. Very often the pilots detected the target with their eyes earlier than with the radar. The new RP-22 for the next MiG-21 generation was on paper 30% better, but in reality a target in the size of a MiG-21 could be only detected at a range of 7km. So some frontline pilots believed, that the RP-22 radar was only worthless additionally weight and demanded to replace it by the simple radar rangefinder Kvant. So the plane should become lighter and more agile. Further it should get a stronger engine. The MiG-OKB decided to try to use an uprated version of the R-13 which was originaly developed for the Su-15M. This engine was the R-13F2-300 with the same dry thrust like the old R-13-300, but an increased afterburner thrust of 70.2 kN.

In 1969 one (other sources say 2) MiG-21SM were taken from the production line and were refitted to the DF standard. Flighttest were held in 1970 and spring 1971 with satisfying results. But it was decided to cancel this project in favor of the more advanced MiG-21bis.

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III.

CREDITS:

The cockpit i had choosen for the MiG-21DF is the great Yak-38 cockpit made by Stary.

All other files are modified from TK's stock MiG-21MF

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IV.

INSTALLATION:

-Unzip all files into your objects\aircraft folder.

The plane is prepared for the pilot file Red5201. This pilot is included in Troopers Red Pilots pack. You will find it here:

http://combatace.com/files/file/8218-sovietrussian-pilots-pack-part-1-60s-80s/

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V. This mod is FREEWARE. COMMERCIAL use is NOT ALLOWED.

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VI.

For remarks, comments, bugs, etc please use CombatAce forum or send me a PM.

Hope you enjoy it.

Michael (Gepard)

Made in Germany

July 2014