- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The MiG-21bis is the most advanced massively produced version of the renowned Soviet Cold War era jet fighter. Soon, this top performing and highly anticipated jet fighter will make its way into the aerial battlefields of War Thunder with the release of the upcoming update “New Power”!
Briefly: The definitive variant of the well-known MiG-21 jet fighter, featuring a more powerful engine and an assortment of deadly missiles.
MiG-21bis, jet fighter, USSR, VI rank.
Pros
- Climb rate 225 m/s!
- Increased flight performance
- Very capable both against aerial and ground targets
Cons
- No countermeasures
By the late 1960’s, the Soviet high command sought to increase the effectiveness of the MiG-21 jet fighter, especially at lower altitudes, while at the same time knowing that this could only be achieved by developing a more powerful engine for it. As a result, in 1971, the order to develop what would essentially become the MiG-21bis was issued by the Soviet high command.
As both the power plant manufacturer - Tumansky - as well as the MiG aircraft design bureau were already working on improvements, this order only officially recognized their work, and as a result, by 1972 the MiG-21bis was ready.
Unlike preceding variants, the MiG-21bis managed to strike a balance between performance and endurance. Additionally, the aircraft was fitted with an improved radar and a systems monitor, which made maintenance substantially easier. Furthermore, the maximum number of missiles the aircraft could carry was increased to six while it also received the option to carry the new R-13M air-to-air missile with increased range over the preceding R-3S; and R-60 missiles as well.
The first MiG-21bis was constructed in 1972 and was adopted into service in the same year. Well over 2,200 units of the MiG-21bis would be manufactured, including licence-built versions. The MiG-21bis was one of the most widely produced variants of the aircraft and saw widespread use with numerous operators around the globe. In fact, some modernized modifications are still in combat use today.
In War Thunder, the MiG-21bis will be a new jet fighter coming to the top rank of the Soviet aviation tree with the release of the next major update. With its insanely powerful engine, improved flight characteristics and deadly missiles, the MiG-21bis will not only become the new crowning jewel of the Soviet aviation tree but will also quickly become the new fan-favorite among jet jockeys!
Fun fact: pilots nicknamed the MiG-21 “balalaika”, the same name used for a traditional Russian stringed instrument with a triangular wooden body.
Starting off with the feature that truly makes the MiG-21bis stand out from all its predecessors - namely the engine. Being powered by the Tumansky R-25-300 turbojet engine, generating up to a mind-boggling 9,900 kgf of thrust while afterburning at sea level at Mach 0.9-1.0, the MiG-21bis can reach about the same top speeds as its predecessors (up to Mach 2.04 at high altitudes), but doing this much faster thanks to greater acceleration.
Subsequently, the aircraft’s climb rate has also seen a substantial increase up to 225 meters per second, while constructional changes to the aircraft’s airframe also allow it to sustain higher load factors. All these improvements will become most noticeable to pilots during low altitude dogfights, making the MiG-21bis a much more formidable dogfighter in this combat scenario than its preceding variants as a result.
However, the MiG-21bis didn’t only receive major upgrades to its flight performance; its firepower was also improved! While still carrying the twin-barrel Gsh-23 gun pod as its primary weapon, the MiG-21bis does carry an increased ammunition load of 250 rounds for this weapon. Furthermore, the total number of air-to-air missiles the aircraft can carry was also increased to a total of six, compared to four on the preceding MiG-21SMT.
Lastly, the MiG-21bis receives access to a brand new missile too. While still carrying the familiar R-3R, R-3S and R-60 missiles, the new R-13M missile now also joins the arsenal. Being in essence a further developed modification of the R-3S, the R-13M that possesses a longer range and better agility, allowing it to better track targets. The MiG-21bis also retains access to unguided munitions such as bombs and rockets of various calibers for all those passionate close air support pilots out there.
The MiG-21bis will soon become available to all pilots for research as the brand new top Soviet jet fighter, coming to War Thunder as part of the next major update. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to the news as we continue revealing what exciting new additions the upcoming update has in store for you. Until then, clear skies pilots!
The War Thunder Team
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Comments (314)
Shaping up to be a great update. Let's all hope that the minor nations aren't left out though.
they most likely will and its most likely ONLY top tier stuff. except the french tractor which looks fun. NO FUN ALLOWED, only top tier
OddBall_1, As a French there are not much french players than there is in other nations but they still have decent trees. And in the future all trees will be complete. So for the player base, the french tree is quite amazing and I can understand why popular trees gets more attentions since the players asks for it.
the 21bis do have flares tho, ASO-2, not on the stock aircraft but as a modification.
suffer and frustration is a must-have in WT... not to mention the discouraging stock grind with only the cannon and getting bullied from every possible way
agreed. it shoud get as mod.
Very disappointed to see we're still not getting a MiG-21 with countermeasures, even though this version especially was equipped with flare pods on the underside of the aft fuselage. Why are the Phantoms the only aircraft in the game that get countermeasures?
yeah I was also like wtf??? Modification was made. I would not mind grinding the mod.
Oh oh no
Oh, oh yeah!
SFC_HoovyLuca@psn, kek
Your MiGs are impressive, you must be very proud, but will we see a vehicle(s) of the rising sun this update?
nope this is not an update for small nations so we must suck it up and die
I didn't understand why at first in the amazing new trailer, I saw a mig-21. Now I know. It's the third iteration of the mig-21 in the USSR tree (not counting other nations mig-21's) that i will need to research in order to go further down the line in the future. You will have to go through 3 identical looking migs as a player, because like me you will not care about the specifications. It will surely cost 390.000 research point that i will not enjoy to grind AGAIN. Please consider narrowing!
Yeah honestly, the F-13 and the SMT should be foldered.
the mig21-F13 and SMT are not similar aircraft what so ever though? the performance gap between the 2 is pretty insane
oh heck yeah, a very nice jet for the Russians, what is there to complain about? )
Not much complaint, it's a beautiful and powerful bird. The only complaint is that you will need to reasearch 3 identical migs at 390.000 RP each in order to advance further, it can be unmotivating.
Sckod, Maybe powerful, but it's one of the ugliest jets I have ever seen honestly.
Any hope for some more low tier vehicles this patch?
no
i wish
where are dreadnoughts? :(
In the trailer you can perceive a Yamato, if I'm correct.
Sckod, If you thought that any of the five ships was a Yamato, then you seriously need to get your eyes checked.
Will germany be getting it ?
We probably have to wait an update or two
i hope no just go to see on military site
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