When pitted against US Air Force F-16s and F-15s in TIs, the Fishbed still has some inherent survivability features, such as its low radar cross-section and small size, which combined with suitable camouflage rendered it difficult for visual detection

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

The Bulgarian Fishbeds participated in their last international exercise in October 2015, were they flew air combat missions with Polish Air Force MiG-29s during a joint Bulgarian-Polish training event at Graf-Ignatievo.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

MiG-21 bis serial number 114 returns to the flight line at Graf Ignatievo Air Base home of the 1/3 IAE.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

Armament comprised four R-60MK missiles carried on the outboard pylons and two longer range R-13Ms carried inboard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

The Fishbed saw three more years of service in Bulgaria than originally planned, but was finally retired on December 31, 2015.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

The Tumansky R25-300 turbojet provided 40.20kN (9,038 lbf) dry thrust and 67.20 kN (15,653 lbf) with maximum reheat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

Critics say the MiG-21 possessed little more than training value, but until late 2015 the BuAF used it for QRA duties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971

The MiG-21 bis has a small and cramped cockpit with antiquated instruments. The black-hooded radar display is in the centre.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21бис - РоссияRussia - 1971