MiG-21 flight simulator (reservation required)

The MiG-21 was one of the most widely used fighter-interceptor military aircraft. In total, more than 15,000 units were produced across 15 variants. The development of the aircraft began in the 1950s, with the prototype taking flight in 1955. It was presented to the public a year later, and the Soviet Air Force brought it into operational use in 1959. In addition to the Soviet Union, the MiG-21 was used by more than 30 countries, including Yugoslavia. The Yugoslav Air Force fleet included a total of 261 MiG-21 aircraft in ten different variants.

At the Park of Military History, you can try out the MiG-21bis flight simulator. The user sits in the original seat and operates the real controls of a MiG-21bis aircraft. The simulator uses virtual reality technology, giving the user a 360-degree view of the cockpit and the surroundings. The pilot can look through the windows on both sides, with the image in the VR headset seamlessly tracking head movements. By looking around, you can check the movement of the controls in the cockpit, lean closer to the instruments to make out the dials and numbers, look over your shoulder to check if the wings are still in place, or observe the scenery during your flight. The simulation is based on the licensed Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) environment. The simulator was developed by the company KRISTEH, Kristjan Slokar s.p.

Trying out the MiG-21 flight simulator is possible with a prior reservation by calling 00 386 31 775 002 or via email at [email protected]. The additional fee for the flight simulator experience is 15 EUR per 15-minute session. The flight simulator can be used by one person at a time, and the experience takes place under the supervision of an instructor. The minimum height requirement to try the simulator is 135 cm.