04-20-2022, 05:47 PM
All things considered, I think the Mig-21 would be the best choice for homeownership. In practical terms it is simpler to service, and parts are readily available compared to American aircraft.
Performance-wise the Mig is slightly faster than the F16 but not as maneuverable. It can outclimb earlier versions of the F16. In pure performance, the Mig is slower than an F15 but is far more nimble.
Any way you cut it, any of them would be a blast to fly but none have the romantic attraction of the great warbirds of WW2. I'd take an F4U Corsair, Lavochkin La-7, or DeHavilland Mosquito over the jets in a heartbeat.
Performance-wise the Mig is slightly faster than the F16 but not as maneuverable. It can outclimb earlier versions of the F16. In pure performance, the Mig is slower than an F15 but is far more nimble.
Any way you cut it, any of them would be a blast to fly but none have the romantic attraction of the great warbirds of WW2. I'd take an F4U Corsair, Lavochkin La-7, or DeHavilland Mosquito over the jets in a heartbeat.