Eduard Plastic Model Kit

Mikoyan MiG-21bis ProfiPACK (1/72) 70146

The Eduard MiG-21bis ProfiPACK kit provides a finely detailed 1/72 scale model of one of the most recognisable jet fighters of the Cold War. This edition combines high-quality moulding with pre-painted details and additional accessories, ensuring an accurate and rewarding build.

• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Scale: 1/72
• Aircraft: Mikoyan MiG-21bis
• Photo-etched parts: Included, pre-painted
• Painting mask: Included
• Marking options: 6 international schemes
• Decals: Eduard
• Resin parts: Not included

This ProfiPACK set is designed for modellers who want more than just a basic kit, offering upgraded details and flexibility in display with a variety of marking choices. The included masks and etched parts help ensure a precise, professional-quality finish.

History

The Mikoyan MiG-21, known by NATO as “Fishbed,” is one of the most produced jet fighters in aviation history. The MiG-21bis, introduced in the early 1970s, represented one of the final and most capable variants of this iconic aircraft. Equipped with an upgraded Tumansky R-25 engine, enhanced avionics, and improved weapons systems, the MiG-21bis remained a formidable frontline fighter well into the late Cold War era. Its supersonic performance, combined with relatively low production cost and ease of maintenance, made it a popular export aircraft, serving in air forces across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The MiG-21bis played significant roles in conflicts ranging from the Arab-Israeli wars to the Indo-Pakistani War, becoming a symbol of Soviet aerospace engineering. Even today, some examples remain in limited service, a testament to its enduring legacy as one of the most recognisable jet fighters of the 20th century.