Product Highlights
This 1:72 scale diecast model by Hobby Master replicates the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21R Fishbed, marked "39," 263rd Reconnaissance Air Squadron, Soviet Air Force, Afghanistan, 1981.
Features
- Model measures approximately 8" long with a 3.75" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
About the MiG-21R and the 263rd Squadron
The reconnaissance variant of the widely produced, delta-wing MiG-21, the MiG-21R carried camera pods and sensor equipment in place of some of the interceptor version's armament. The Soviet 263rd Independent Reconnaissance Air Squadron deployed to Afghanistan in early 1980 and flew from Kabul Air Base from that April until 1984, during the Soviet-Afghan War.
