1973 Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG-21MF Fighter Jet) for sale in Christchurch

**EJK** · 21st August 2010, 17:46

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-312051399.htm

Gonna go and see it tomorrow.

**Mental Trousers** · 21st August 2010, 17:47

Damn. Wouldn't be surprised to see that one turn up in New Plymouth ...

**raftn** · 21st August 2010, 17:51

I dont think it will fit in my garage.

**nadroj** · 21st August 2010, 17:52

What have you heard? Vause or Emeny?

**EJK** · 21st August 2010, 17:57

It maybe a great investment. Maybe...

**marty** · 21st August 2010, 18:14

I was discussing the merits of owning a very fast jet (Hawker Hunter) with the owner of said jet. The Hunter burns around 13000lbs/hr at sea level at max power (that's where all the fun is!) but only 3000 at altitude. The Mig burns around the same. that's pretty reasonable, and certainly nowhere near the $20k/hr quoted. Probably closer to $10k. built like a brick shithouse. engine bits easy to get - there's a largeish number of private ones in the USA.

**Kickaha** · 21st August 2010, 18:19

Originally Posted by EJK

Gonna go and see it tomorrow.

Might do the same

**Pussy** · 21st August 2010, 18:43

Agree with the build quality.... the engineering in the L-29 and L-39 is faultless. Beautifully made.
You'd need to be REAL good mates with someone who has a Jet A-1 fuel card to run the thing!

**Oakie** · 21st August 2010, 19:58

Russian import. One careful lady owner. Reg and WOF current. No tyre-kickers please.

**SMOKEU** · 21st August 2010, 20:02

I wonder how much it will cost to get flying again.

**Pussy** · 21st August 2010, 20:08

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

I wonder how much it will cost to get flying again.

You would be surprised. As long as there is a paper trail accompanying the aircraft, it wouldn't be TOO bad. Eastern Bloc aircraft are VERY well built.
It would, however, cost a bloody FORTUNE to feed it with Jet A-1

**SMOKEU** · 21st August 2010, 20:10

Originally Posted by Pussy

You would be surprised. As long as there is a paper trail accompanying the aircraft, it wouldn't be TOO bad. Eastern Bloc aircraft are VERY well built.
It would, however, cost a bloody FORTUNE to feed it with Jet A-1

It will be a real shame to see it sitting in someones paddock rusting away. It would be nice to see something like this taking to the skies again.

**Hans** · 21st August 2010, 20:57

Originally Posted by Pussy

Agree with the build quality.... the engineering in the L-29 and L-39 is faultless. Beautifully made.
You'd need to be REAL good mates with someone who has a Jet A-1 fuel card to run the thing!

That would be because they were built in Europe. Not somewhere in the steppes of Asia like this beastie. Wouldn't feel brave enough to solo this thing lol. Think vile speeds on approach and spool up times so long you need a calendar... It is beautiful though.

**EJK** · 21st August 2010, 21:29

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

I wonder how much it will cost to get flying again.

Might have to start a country and get some taxes in. Then you might able to afford one..... or a fleet.

**Pussy** · 21st August 2010, 21:31

Originally Posted by Hans

That would be because they were built in Europe. Not somewhere in the steppes of Asia like this beastie. Wouldn't feel brave enough to solo this thing lol. Think vile speeds on approach and spool up times so long you need a calendar... It is beautiful though.

I flew about 8000 hours behind a Walter M601D.... similar spool up time... okay when you get used to them. I'd trust the MiG!