The World’s Most Expensive Military Machines and Engineering Wonders
6. MiG-21
Joined the Service: 1955 Producer: Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG
Price: *$25.2 million
The MiG-21, developed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau, is one of the Soviet Union's most iconic fighter jets, setting aviation records throughout its service. Used by air forces around the world, it is a symbol of military aviation.
Of the 11,496 MiG-21s produced, 10,645 were made in the USSR. With a price of about $25.2 million, the MiG-21’s speed and agility have made it a lasting force in air combat history.
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The MiG-21 is the most produced supersonic jet in history and holds the record for the most combat aircraft built since the Korean War.
After the F-16 and F-15, the MiG-21 has the third-longest production run among combat aircraft. Its ongoing use by many air forces shows its lasting impact and reliability.
