The Journey Of India’s MiG-21s, The Fighter Jets Dubbed ‘Flying Coffins’ Facing 2025 Deadline

The MiG-21 stands as one of the most extensively manufactured military planes in history, with production exceeding 11,000 units from 1959 to 1985.

A MiG-21 Bison of the Indian Air Force (IAF). India plans to retire MiG-21 squadrons by 2025.

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MiG-21: The 'Flying Coffin' First flown in 1955, the MiG-21 was used by the Soviet Air Force until its retirement in 1985 Known for mechanical problems and crashes, the MiG-21 was dubbed the ‘Flying Coffin’ India plans to retire its MiG-21 fleet completely by 2025 after 60 years of service   The MiG-21, an old fighter jet known from the Cold War days, is still flown by India’s Air Force today. But not for long. India will retire these jets for good by 2025,