Learn key tactics to master the MiG-21F-13 in War Thunder, focusing on position, speed, situational awareness, and delta-wing control.
Key Takeaways
- Positioning and altitude are crucial to starting fights on your terms.
- Speed is essential for the MiG-21’s performance and survival.
- Situational awareness helps avoid unnecessary risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Maintaining airflow to the engine is vital for optimal aircraft performance.
- Proper control techniques enhance the MiG-21’s combat effectiveness.
What the video covers
- Start fights at altitude and from unseen positions to gain tactical advantage.
- Maintain high speed as the MiG-21 is a delta-wing aircraft that performs best when fast.
- Use missiles and cannons effectively by targeting enemies without countermeasures.
- Never slow down without assessing risks and surroundings carefully.
- Situational awareness is critical for deciding when and where to engage.
- The MiG-21’s engine requires a large airflow; maintain speed to avoid choking the engine.
- Speed acts as a shield, enabling opportunistic attacks and better control.
- Controls are sharper and more precise when flying the MiG-21 properly.
- The video references additional guides on delta-wing control for improved gameplay.
- An exhaustive guide is available via a link in the Shorts for deeper learning.
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Speaker A
Left flank, altitude, neutral position — three simple actions that add 5-10% to your win rate. So, what do we need to prepare the MiG-21? Note how I start the fight at altitude, from an unseen position, sneaking up on the Tigercat's six. Write that down in our cookbook. Position is what allows us to start a fight on our own terms. It's the MiG-21's middle name. I make sure to keep my speed up, since we're in a delta-wing. I lead the squadron Skyhawk with a missile, but unfortunately, it goes for his flares. Therefore, I choose the tech-tree Skyhawk as my target. He doesn't have any countermeasures. I lead him with a missile, and engage the squadron one with my cannons. Quickly write the second ingredient into our cookbook. Speed. The MiG-21 decides when and where the fight happens. Everyone else just dances to its tune. We never slow down without a good reason. I see an AV-8 and a chance to brake, but I check my surroundings, spot a Skyray on my six, and definitely don't slow down. Before we slow down, we assess the risks. And if the risks are too high, we just keep flying and utilize our massive engine with over five tons of thrust. Let's add the next ingredient: situational awareness. The MiG-21 is also a very good opportunist. It attacks whenever the opportunity arises. We stay at high speed because speed is our shield. For every kilogram of kerosene burned in your engine, over 25 kg of air is consumed. Such a huge mass flow of air cannot be sustained by the multi-stage compressor alone. Don't let your engine choke on fuel, and don't let your compressor suffocate for lack of air. Move fast. Ensure a good volume of air enters the intake. Feed your fiery heart. That's another ingredient for cooking up the MiG-21. Nothing is stopping me from taking out this Hunter right now. My controls are sharper and more precise. Every MiG-21 in our game is beautiful. Its power is bursting from within. Please, don't stifle its fiery heart, and it will show you its true spirit. And to fly delta-wings efficiently and comfortably, I suggest you find the guide on my channel about how I control the plane. It seems our MiG-21 F-13 is ready. And you can find an exhaustive guide via the link in the Shorts.
Speaker A
six. Write that down in our cookbook. Position is what allows us to start a fight on our own terms. It's the MiG- 21's middle name. I make sure to keep my speed up, since we're in a delta-wing. I lead the squadron Skyhawk
Speaker A
with a missile, but unfortunately, it goes for his flares. Therefore, I choose the tech-tree Skyhawk as my target. He doesn't have any countermeasures. I lead him with a missile, and engage the squadron one with my cannons. Quickly write the
Speaker A
second ingredient into our cookbook. Speed. The MiG-21 decides when and where the fight happens. Everyone else just dances to its tune. We never slow down without a good reason. I see an AV -8 and a chance to brake, but I check
Speaker A
my surroundings, spot a Skyray on my six, and definitely don't slow down. Before we slow down, we assess the risks. And if the risks are too high, we just keep flying and utilize our massive engine with over five tons of
Speaker A
thrust. Let's add the next ingredient: situational awareness. The MiG-21 is also a very good opportunist. It attacks whenever the opportunity arises . We stay at high speed because speed is our shield. For every kilogram of kerosene burned in your engine, over 25
Speaker A
kg of air is consumed. Such a huge mass flow of air cannot be sustained by the multi-stage compressor alone. Don't let your engine choke on fuel, and don't let your compressor suffocate for lack of air. Move fast. Ensure a good volume
Speaker A
of air enters the intake. Feed your fiery heart. That's another ingredient for cooking up the MiG-21. Nothing is stopping me from taking out this Hunter right now. My controls are sharper and more precise. Every MiG-21 in our game
Speaker A
is beautiful. Its power is bursting from within. Please, don't stifle its fiery heart, and it will show you its true spirit. And to fly delta-wings efficiently and comfortably, I suggest you find the guide on my channel about how I control the plane. It seems our
Speaker A
MiG-21 F-13 is ready. And you can find an exhaustive guide via the link in the Shorts.
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