Kovozavody Prostejov 1/72 Mikoyan MiG-21R "European Users" # 72086

Name: Kovozavody Prostejov 1/72 Mikoyan MiG-21R 'European Users' # 72086
Brand: Kovozavody Prostejov
SKU: KPM72086
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The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21R was the dedicated reconnaissance variant of the iconic Soviet MiG-21 family, designed to deliver high-speed photo and electronic intelligence deep behind enemy lines.

Based on the MiG-21PFM airframe, the “R” (Razvedchik – Reconnaissance) incorporated advanced camera systems and under-fuselage pods equipped with photographic, infrared, and electronic sensors.

Serving throughout the Cold War, the MiG-21R became a key asset of the Warsaw Pact and other allied air forces across Europe — including Czechoslovakia, Poland, East Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Each nation adapted the type for local requirements, often blending reconnaissance and strike roles.

Powered by the Tumansky R-13-300 turbojet, the MiG-21R offered blistering speed and a service ceiling exceeding 17,000 metres, allowing it to operate well above most threats of its era.

Its slender delta-wing design and rugged Soviet engineering made it both agile and reliable — traits that endeared it to generations of pilots and technicians.

The “European Users” edition celebrates these frontline operators, often seen in distinctive camouflage and national markings that reflected the diverse geography and missions of the Eastern Bloc.

From low-level runs over mountain borders to surveillance of NATO air corridors, the MiG-21R stood as a silent observer in the tense skies of the Cold War.

Specifications (MiG-21R):

Engine: Tumansky R-13-300 turbojet, 64.7 kN with afterburner
Maximum speed: Mach 2.05
Service ceiling: 17,500 m
Range: 1,210 km
Armament: 1× 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, up to 1,000 kg of external stores
Reconnaissance equipment: Under-fuselage pods with AFA-39 cameras, ELINT sensors, or IR scanners