This view of the interior of the cockpit of the MiG-21MF reveals rather more American than European influence (eg, the large vertical panel). The radar scope appears to be relatively low, suggesting the use of a two-position seat (ie, that can be raised for take-off and landing). All the usual flying instruments are on the left, together with a clock (now omitted from most western panels to save space), compass with VOR/ADF needle, and a "vernier ASI". To the right are the engine instruments, fuel flow rate and fuel contents gauges. The central warning panel endows the cockpit with a “modern” look, but the wall switches to starboard are rather passe. The control column handle is rather untidy, with tailplane trim switch and two firing buttons, and the brake handle suggests that steering is performed by differential mainwheel braking rather than nosewheel steering.