How much do MiG 21s cost?

1974 MiG 21UM $249,000 Believe it or not, the fearsome, Russian-built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG 21 is still being flown today by Indian and Syrian air forces, more than 65 years after its maiden flight in June 1955. With over 11,500 built, it's the most-produced supersonic jet in aviation history.

Can a civilian buy a fighter jet?

No, because there are no 'civilianized versions' of fighter jets. There are some fighter jets that are demilitarized such that they are not usable as warplanes that are privately owned and operated, but 'owned' much more than 'operated'. All are of foreign manufacture and have been imported.

Can I buy a MiG?

A Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jet is available for purchase in the US with an asking price of $4.65 million. With a NATO codename “Fulcrum,” the Mikoyan MiG-29 was created as an answer to America's F-18 and is still operated by the Air Force and Navies of many countries.

Is MiG-21 still good?

As of 2019, 113 MiG-21s are known to be in operation in the IAF. However, the plane has been plagued by safety problems. Since 1970 more than 170 Indian pilots and 40 civilians have been killed in MiG-21 accidents. At least 14 MiG-21s have crashed between 2010 and 2013.

Why is MiG-21 flying coffin?

It is not possible to upgrade the capacity that the jet can carry. … In the last few decades, the image of MiG-21 fighter jets has received a lot of shock due to its accidents and the casualties of pilots. This is the reason why it is being called "Flying Coffin", ie a coffin floating in the air.

How much is an F-16 fighter jet?

Depending on the configuration, price varies from $12 to $35 million.

Can you buy a F-14?

There are no F-14s left to purchase. When the F-14s were retired, they were destroyed to deny Iran a source of spare parts.