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.
