MiG-21 Flying Coffin

MiG-21: The Supersonic Paradox Of The Cold War's Most Produced Fighter And Its 'Flying Coffin' Legacy

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is the world's most-produced supersonic jet, yet its incredible history is marred by a tragic crash rate, earning it the grim nickname 'Flying Coffin'.

Sep 26, 2025, 08:48 AM IST

6 Decades Of Triumphs, Tragedies, And A Legacy To Remember - MiG-21 Bison To Hand Over Skies To Indigenous Tejas Mk1A

The aircraft will receive its final ceremonial send-off on 26 September at Chandigarh Air Base, with No. 23 Squadron ‘Panthers’, the last to operate the MiG-21, leading the farewell.

Aug 25, 2025, 21:05 PM IST