110 aircraft were selected for an upgrade program initially called MiG-21-2000, which began in 1993, performed by the Romanian Aerostar SA and Israeli Elbit System Ltd. Finally known as the MiG-21 LanceR (R for Romania), the program enhanced the operational capabilities by a new cockpit and avionics. This aircraft was a MiG-21MF-75 and was W/O on 1994-10-14 with Grupul 91. Thanks to Daniele Mattiuzzo for c/n and detailed information

Flugbereitschaft aircraft (Luftwaffe VIP unit). As the sun is at the aircraft's 12 o'clock, the point where the fuselage starts to taper towards the tail is well visible. The tapered end provided a level loading floor.