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Hello, I would like to suggest the ٧٣٥ (735) numerical decal as seen on a preserved MiG-21 in Iraqi Air Force markings.
Photo by TomD77 at Flickr
Iraqi Air Force operated numerous MiG-21s of different varieties for decades, starting with the MiG-21F in 1962 and ended with MiG-21MF, MiG-21bis, and Chinese F-7 in 2003.
The MiG-21bis no. ٧٣٥ (735 in Eastern Arabic numeral) was originally a MiG-21bis “Fishbed-L” no. 9735 of Polish Air Force. After ending its service with the Polish Air Force in 2004, the aircraft was acquired by Draken International. In 2019, the aircraft was donated to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida and was displayed with Iraqi Air Force markings. While not originally an Iraqi aircraft, my research so far suggested that at the time of writing this, it is the only preserved MiG-21 with Iraqi markings in very good condition.
As the aircraft is part of a museum collection, the developer could easily recreate the decal with great details. It could also give the option to players who wished to decorate their vehicles with Eastern Arabic numerals.
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Information Sources
Stafrace, Charles. 1994. Arab Air Forces - Aircraft Specials series. Carrollton, TX: Squadron/Signal Publications, Inc. ISBN 978-0897473262. p. 16-21
Forgotten Jets (& Props) - A Warbirds Resource Group Site
MiG-21 donated to Naval Aviation museum — General Aviation News
Aircraft Photo of 735 | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis | Iraq - Air Force | AirHistory.net #766586