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One of its most recognizable features is the circular nose air intake with a central shock cone that moves forward and backward to regulate airflow at supersonic speeds.

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The MiG-21's design was born from the need for a lightweight, high-speed interceptor. Its distinctive "pencil" fuselage and 57-degree swept delta wing were optimized for Mach 2 speeds. One of its most recognizable features is the