6. MiG-21
Joined the Service: 1955Producer: Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG Price: $25.2 million The MiG-21, created by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau, is one of the Soviet Union’s most iconic fighters, setting aviation records throughout its service. Operated by air forces worldwide, including Romania, Croatia, and India, it is a symbol of military aviation. Of 11,496 MiG-21s produced, 10,645 were built by UNAC in the USSR. Priced around $25.2 million, its speed and agility cemented its place in air combat history.
MiG-21 Source: Twitter.com / Rowdy Rathore The MiG-21 is the most manufactured supersonic jet ever and the most produced combat aircraft since the Korean War. Following the F-16 and F-15, it has the third-longest production run among combat aircraft. Its continued service shows lasting impact and reliability in military aviation.
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