DCS: MiG-21bis by Leatherneck Simulations is out

[Russian]

The MiG-21bis is a delta wing, supersonic, fighter-interceptor jet aircraft. Much like the AK-47 became the everyman's rifle, the MiG-21 has been operated by more than 40 countries worldwide, and has enjoyed the longest production run of any modern jet fighter to date. The MiG-21, in all of its variants, has fought in wars stretching all the way from the Vietnam War in the 1960's to the modern day Syrian Civil War. Owing to its unique blend of versatility, ruggedness and maintainability, the MiG-21 remains in active service to this very day.

Leatherneck Simulations' recreation of the MiG-21 is, by far, the most accurate and comprehensive simulation of this supersonic jet fighter to date. The fully simulated systems, interactive cockpit, advanced flight modeling and incredible graphical fidelity come together to create a package that will provide you with the most authentic simulation possible. So strap in, and get ready to experience the rebirth of a legend.

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/mig21bis/

[Zerstorer]

Woot!

[GScholz]

Got it! Thanks!

[Coalcat1]

     The only pretty russkie fighter 

[wpeters]

I wish I could fly that.   I am having trouble flying flaming cliffs three do to the fact that my rudders pedals aren't recognized which leads to them stuck to the far left.  Also my warthog horas none of my buttons are recognized so I guess I won't be flying that

[MrRiplEy[H]]

    The only pretty russkie fighter 

You don't consider Fulcrum pretty? Or the SU-35?

[Dragon Tamer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvq6v9YW854

[Zerstorer]

You don't consider Fulcrum pretty? Or the SU-35?

The Fulcrum is very attractive. 

Fulcrum, on the other hand....not so much. 

[Sombra]

MiG-21 looked so sleek in the beginning...




later:


Looks to me like


In DCS you get to fly the fat one

[GScholz]

Yup, it's the hunchback. Bigger engine needs more fuel. Radar in the intake nosecone...

I many ways the F-16, its design was influenced by the MiG-21, mimics this "growth". Older aircraft weren't usually designed with lots of space for future upgrades, and thus end up looking like mongrels.





It even has the humpback...

[bozon]

Yup, it's the hunchback. Bigger engine needs more fuel. Radar in the intake nosecone...

I many ways the F-16, its design was influenced by the MiG-21, mimics this "growth". Older aircraft weren't usually designed with lots of space for future upgrades, and thus end up looking like mongrels.

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It even has the humpback...

The back is the easiest place to add volume, hence indeed many planes grew a humpback over time, or a thick base to the tail. The ugly squarish things on the body of the F16I are large fuel tanks. Fuel is a problem - you cannot minimize it like electronics so it takes a lot of volume, it is heavy and must be balanced around the center of gravity. Adding a large volume of internal fuel is bound to deform the plane.

[XxDaSTaRxx]

More not-freedomland stuff? 

[XxDaSTaRxx]

In DCS you get to fly the fat one

Watch it babycakes or I'll send an AGM through your window

[Vulcan]

Question: I looked at some of the DCS World stuff and the first thing I noticed was the lack of foes. i.e the 190 add on didn't show any enemy bombers etc like b17s/b24s? Is this a shortcoming of DCS games or did I miss something?

[Motherland]

Question: I looked at some of the DCS World stuff and the first thing I noticed was the lack of foes. i.e the 190 add on didn't show any enemy bombers etc like b17s/b24s? Is this a shortcoming of DCS games or did I miss something?

It's hard to model something down to every last detail, especially something like a four-engined bomber probably.
There is the Fw 190D-9 vs P51 pairing, though.