current bid 32,200 Welcome to Turners Auctions Trademe Auctions In Association with Grant Thornton !!Turners Massive MiG 21 Receivership Auction!! By bidding on this Aircraft you are entering into a binding contract to purchase it at the bid price. Should you bid without intention of completing the transaction Turners Auctions will initiate legal action. All prospective bidders must ensure their Trademe contact details are up to date as Trademe will be contacting bidders. We highly recommend that all bidders contact Sam Brown at Turners Auctions Christchurch before Thursday 2nd of September or your bid may be removed. --- You Are Bidding On: 1973 Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21MF Fighter Jet Your opportunity to own the only example of single seat MIG 21 fighter in New Zealand An iconic piece of aviation history this aircraft would make a great addition to any museums collection, a unique business icon, gate guardian or park it on your lawn and be the envy of all your friends. Imported into New Zealand in late 1993 this aircraft had only 1052 flight hours on the airframe of an expected 20000 hour life. Technical Specifications Serial Number: 968008 Year of Manufacturer: 1973 Manufactured in Russia (either Moscow or Gorky) Length: 15.76 meters Wingspan: 7.15 meters Height: 4.1 meters Weight: 5400 Kg Maximum speed: 2,125 km/h (Mach 2.05) Service Ceiling: 62000 Feet Engine: Tumanskiy R-13-300 Afterburning Turbojet Rated at 14320 Lbf --- It is sold strictly AS IS WHERE IS and viewing is highly recommended The Aircraft is located at Turners Auctions 1 Detroit Place Christchurch Don't miss this opportunity to own this piece of New Zealand aviation history. Payment for the aircraft must be made within 3 working days and collected within 5 working days unless arrangements have been made prior. All collection is to be at the cost of the buyer although Turners can help you with organisation (the wings are easily removed for transport) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Aircraft/Aircraft/auction-312051399.htm
Actually, you probably can fly it around if you bought it in the States. Somewhere out around where I live a guy owns a MiG 15 and he flys it around regularly. Of course, with the MiG 21 you could probably get into a bit of trouble going supersonic.