Academy Plastic Model Kit

Russian Air Force MiG-21PF Fishbed-D (1/48) 12320

The Academy 1/48 scale MiG-21PF Fishbed-D kit represents one of the most iconic Cold War-era supersonic fighters. This detailed plastic model includes fine panel line detail, authentic proportions, and a canopy masking set for precise finishing. With a choice of five historically accurate marking options from various Warsaw Pact and allied air forces, this kit offers broad appeal for aircraft enthusiasts and Cold War aviation collectors.

• 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF Fishbed-D supersonic jet fighter
• Includes canopy mask for accurate finishing
• Choice of five marking options: Russian, North Vietnamese, Polish, and East German aircraft
• Detailed panel lines and accurate external features

History

The MiG-21, known by NATO as “Fishbed,” became one of the most widely produced supersonic jet fighters in history, with over 11,000 units built. Introduced in the late 1950s, the MiG-21PF was a radar-equipped interceptor variant designed to counter Western jet aircraft during the height of the Cold War. Fast, agile, and relatively inexpensive, it served with numerous air forces across the Soviet Union, Warsaw Pact countries, and allied states worldwide. In Vietnam, the MiG-21 proved a formidable adversary to US aircraft, while in Europe it formed the backbone of Warsaw Pact air defence. The aircraft’s versatility and combat record made it a symbol of Soviet aerospace engineering, and it continues to fly with some nations today as a testament to its enduring design.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.