MiG 21 Engraved Whiskey Glass

Few aircraft anywhere in the world have flown as long, fought as hard, or meant as much as the MiG-21. Sleek, fast, and unforgiving, the MiG-21 shaped generations of pilots and stood guard over Indian skies for more than six decades. The MiG-21 Engraved Whiskey Glass pays tribute to a fighter that became a legend not because it was easy—but because it endured.

Precision-engraved in crisp technical line art, this glass captures the unmistakable delta wing silhouette of an aircraft that defined the Indian Air Force’s jet age.

Why the MiG-21 is legendary in India

• India’s first supersonic fighter
  The MiG-21 entered Indian Air Force service in 1963, instantly catapulting India into the supersonic era. For a young nation, it was more than a fighter—it was a statement of modernity and confidence.

• Built in India, flown by thousands
  Hundreds of MiG-21s were licence-produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, making it one of the most widely flown fighters in IAF history. Almost every Indian fighter pilot for decades trained on or flew the MiG-21 at some point.

• From interceptor to warrior
  The MiG-21 saw combat in multiple conflicts, including 1965, 1971, and 1999. During the 1971 war, MiG-21s achieved decisive air combat victories, helping secure air superiority and cementing their combat reputation.

• The Bison transformation
  In the late 1990s, India undertook an ambitious upgrade program, turning aging airframes into the MiG-21 Bison—equipped with modern radar, beyond-visual-range missiles, helmet-mounted sights, and upgraded avionics. It was one of the most dramatic mid-life fighter upgrades ever attempted.

• A moment etched in history (2019)
  On 27 February 2019, a MiG-21 Bison flown by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 during aerial combat before being hit himself. That single engagement rewrote perceptions of the aircraft worldwide and reaffirmed that skill, courage, and tactics matter as much as technology.

• Loved, feared, respected
  Among pilots, the MiG-21 earned nicknames that reflected its personality—fast, demanding, and brutally honest. It punished mistakes but rewarded precision, creating aviators known for discipline and sharp flying skills.

About the glass

This whiskey glass mirrors the aircraft’s character—powerful, refined, and uncompromising.

• Premium crystal-clear whiskey glass.

• Precision engraving of the MiG-21 profile - capturing delta wings, nose intake, and lean fuselage

• Minimalist technical line-art style suitable for collectors and display

• Ideal for whiskey, bourbon, or as a statement piece on a desk or shelf

Glass Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 9.3 Centimeters

Glass Weight: 330 g

Glass Capacity: 300 ml

These glasses are heavy with a solid bottom where most of the weight holds. This makes them great to hold in your hand. These glasses are well made and if you care for them it'll last you a lifetime.

Who this glass is for

• Indian Air Force personnel (serving & retired)

• Fighter pilots, aviation professionals, and defence enthusiasts

• Collectors of modern military aviation memorabilia

• Gift buyers seeking a powerful and meaningful aviation tribute

NOTE: These engravings are hand finished which take about 5 hours. When we get your order, we will take 2-3 days to finish the engraved glasses and will ship them out on the 4th day. Typically they will reach you 10 days from the day you place the order.

Since the glasses are hand engraved, it will be 95% as shown in the image, the rest 5% variance is unique to each hand engraving process.

Why it belongs in your collection

The MiG-21 wasn’t the easiest aircraft.
It wasn’t the newest.
But it stood its ground—again and again.

It represents courage, discipline, and the steel nerve of those who flew it.

Raise a glass to the fighter that taught India how to fly fast, fight hard, and never back down.