Sunday, March 3, 2019

Can An Indian MiG-21 Shoot Down A Pakistani American Built F-16?

Being the first recorded F-16 (up) kill by MiG 21 (down) in history, you'd think it would send ripples across the world of aviation. But curiously, Western defence experts maintained complete silence.

The Eurasian Times: MIG 21 vs F-16: Can a 3rd Generation MIG-21 Really Shoot-Down Hi-tech F-16 Aircraft?

MIG 21 vs F-16 Fighter Jet – How does the Russian/Indian MIG-21 Bison compete against Pakistani/US F-16 Fighter Jets? India insisted that its MIG-21 Bison fighter jet shot down a 4th generation Pakistani Air Force F-16 which raised many eyebrows. How do experts compare the India MIG-21 Bison vs Pakistani F-16?

The IAF claimed that one of its MiG-21 fighters downed a PAF F-16 after Pakistan said that it had shot down two Indian jets as tensions continue to mount between India and Pakistan. The Pakistan Air Force has denied any losses adding that they did not use an F-16 during the engagement.

Read more ....

WNU Editor: It would be hard, but not impossible .... Fishbed vs Falcon: Why the ancient MiG-21's F-16 kill is no fluke (Business Today).
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9 comments:

  1. Bob HuntleyMarch 3, 2019 at 1:20 PM

    For crying out loud, one plane didn't shoot down the other.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 3, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    Once you have enough of an initial acquisition of a target for a missile, it does not matter the platform/vehicle carrying the missile was an F35, F16, Mig21, SU35, Piper Cub, biplane or a Rolls Royce with wings.

    So a MIG21 could shoot down a F16. Plus MIG21's have great rate of turn. You can doubt Soviet engineering, but if you do it more than am little, you will be hurting.

    But I suspect that Bob's outburst was for attention. Divorced, separated or whatever, he is all by himself and lonely.

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    1. fazmanMarch 3, 2019 at 4:00 PM

      100%, this was one of those rare engagements that didn't occur BVR. The Migs turn in and speed and the right missile selected slaved to a helmet sight with a experienced pilot made the difference.

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    2. fazmanMarch 3, 2019 at 4:02 PM

      Canada should look at placing a Bison order. 🤣

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  3. AnonymousMarch 3, 2019 at 2:26 PM

    Hey not funny. Above comment was probably Bob's intellectual highlight of the year, and this occasion should be celebrated!!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 3, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    Agreed. with a bit of luck they will be leaked

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  5. AnonymousMarch 3, 2019 at 6:25 PM

    Red Flag briefing on IAF Mig-21 capabilities
    (skip to 4:40)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KBmv6HBltM

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  6. AnonymousMarch 4, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    Well that's it. The verdict is in. 4 yeas. Bob did not have a good day

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