Mikoyan, Artem Ivanovich
Belyakov Rostislav Apollosovich (born 1919)
Aircraft deisgner, academician, hero of socialist labor (twice). Upon graduation of
MAI 1941 worked in Mikoyan OKB as engineer designer, from 1971 designer
general of OKB. Under his leadership number of the aircraft and wapon systems
were designed such as MiG 29, -31.
There is a story about MiG's future from
Military Parade magazine.
A lot of info was taken here
.
- Company News
- MiG-1/I-20/I-200 -
The first of a distinguished line; but it was an unauspicious start. The MiG-1
was the smallest fighter that could be built around the AM-35 engine, that was
25% heavier than comparable western engines. Nevertheless it was a good
high-altitude interceptor, but its career was cut short because the USSR
concentrated on low- and medium altitude fighters, and Mikulin dropped the
AM-35 engine to concentrate on the AM-38 for the Il-2. 1940.
Developments: MiG-3.
Story: 1 [13.5K].
- MiG-3 23.9K/I-63 -
One of at least two survived aircrafts. MiG-3 was the best interceptor at the
moment it was introduced in service. Lack of pilot skills with new a/c as well
attempts to use MiG-3 for ground attack missions lead to decrease of a/c
potential.
Development of the MiG-1 with only minor differences. 3422 MiG-1's and MiG-3's
were built. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War (what was the WWII for
Soviet people) many MiG's pilots rammed Geman bormbers after running out of
ammunition - often the order was "to stop bombers by any means". MiG-1,-3 were
also used for ground attack - but it was rather misuse of good high altitude
interceptor with limitations in low altitude performance.
One 1350hp s.c. Mikulin AM-35A. 1941.
Modifications:
- Predecessor - MiG-1
- Development of MiG-3 with radial engine - I-211
See also.
Story:
1 [5.8K],
2 [2.8K],
3 [4.5K].
- MiG-5 -
Designation given to a possible production version of the DIS. Often confused
with the MiG-I-211.
- MiG-7/I-220 -
The I-220 was a first plane in series (I-220, I-221, I-222, I-224, I-225) of
prototypes to develope specialized high-altitude interceptor of advanced design.
No high-altitude threat was expected and a MiG-7 (production version) was
cancelled. Some sources call MiG-7/I-225 the fastest Soviet piston-engined
fighter ever built, but there was an experimental Yak-3 modification with VK-108
engine 20 km/h faster than MiG-7. One 2200hp Mikulin AM-42FB. 1944.
- MiG-8 -
Aerodynamic research vehicle. The MiG-8 was a small aircraft with a pusher
engine, high-set swept wings, and canard foreplances on a sharply tapering
'nose-boom'. It was very un-MiG like. 1945.
- MiG-9 17.6K/I-300 Fargo -
Twin-engined jet-powered fighter. Was interim jet fighter to fill the gap
until MiG-15 could enter service. The MiG-9 was the first jet fighter of the
design bureau. It was an orthodox design with a straight wing and a nose
intake. Performance and handling suffered because of the primitive engines,
copies of the German BMW 003. 550 built. One or two 800kg RD-20F. 1947.
Modifications:
- I-301T/«FT» -
The I-301/I-301T was a two-seat trainer development of the MiG-9. Two built.
- I-305 -
Version of the MiG-9 with two Lyulka TR-1 engines. One built.
- MiG-9F/I-307 -
A development of MiG-9 with two RD-21 engines.
- MiG-9FR/I-308 -
The recco modification of MiG-9. Two RD-21 engines.
More:
1 97.2K,
2 56.4K.
- MiG-13 183.3K/I-250(N) -
A small mixed-power fighter with a piston engine in the nose and
a 'booster' in the tail. 50 built, and in service until 1950.
One 1650hp Klimov VK-107R and one 300kg Khalshchevnikov VRDK.
Three B-20 cannons (100 rounds each).
Max speed tested (2nd I-250) 825km/h.
Take off distance 400m w/VRDK.
Serial production (8 units) at facility No381.
Development 1945. Retired in 1948.
- MiG-15 76.1K/I-310 Fagot (former Falcon) -
Single-engine interceptor/fighter of Korean War fame.
One RD-45 or 5950 lb. st. Klimov VK-1 turbojet. Two 23 mm, one 37 mm cannon.
The MiG-15 was an unpleasant surprise to the West when it appeared over Korea.
It had serious shortcomings in handling, equipment and armament, but its
performance was superior to that of any Western fighter. The engine was a license
built copy of the Rolls-Royce Nene. 'Midget' was the trainer version.
The MiG-15 is the most built jet fighter, with over 18000 produced.
MiG-15UTI 'Midget' trainers are in service with about 20 countries. Albania, Cuba
and Romania still operate single-seat fighter. 1948.
Used in arabian-israel wars in 1967 (as ground attack aircraft).
IFF system "Bariy-M". By Off-Topic.
Modifications:
- MiG-15bis 33.8K/SD
- SP-1 - all-weather version
- MiG-15UTI 32.5K/I-312/Product ST Midget [Type-29] -
Tandem two-seat advanced trainer. Conversion of MiG-15 fighter.
One Klimov RD-45FA turbojet, 5952 lb. st. 2 23-mm cannon.
Developed as Product ST. Service designation MiG-15UTI.
NATO Reporting Name - Midget. ~100000 built.
More: 1 141.9K, 2 44.0K (This example was built under licence for the Polish Air Force as Lim.2 and
imported into UK by Graham Hinkley in 1992. The first flight in UK was made
in November 1993. The warplane is now used by The Old Flying Machine
Company to simulate combat in airshows against the F.86A!).
- SBLiM-1 23.4K - Polish MiG-15UTI Midget
See also: 1.
More:
1 25.8K,
2 19.0K (Photographer note:
I think this may actually be a Lim-6, but I'm not sure, as at the time I
visited, the origin of this aircraft, and how it happened to be in Sweden,
wasn't supposed to be public knowledge),
3 24.8K.
Chinise version: J-2 (MiG-15), J-4 (MiG-15bis).
- MiG-17 36.6K/I-330/SI/SI-16 [Type-20] Fresco ([Flight Manual[ru]] [512]) -
Single-engine interceptor/fighter. Aerodynamic refinement of MiG-15.
Entered service in 1954. One 6040 lb. st. Klimov VK-1A turbojet.
Two 23mm, one 37 mm cannon.
Developed as Product SI. Service designation MiG-17; later the NATO Reporting
Name 'Fresco' was assigned.
This was a thoroughly redesigned MiG-15. (Rather absolutely new plane - new
engine, new wing, new fuselage...- A.S.) The MiG-17 was built in large numbers;
production was also undertaken in Poland, China and Czechoslovakia. The aircraft
is used by at least 25 countries (Soviet-built or Chinese J-5 fighters, JJ-5
trainers).
During Vietnam war MiG-17 were used by North Vietnam AF against UASF
aircraft. Despite outdated, it was prefered by some Vienamese aces (Col. Tomb) for
its agility and poverful guns. Indeed it was MiG-17's guns that turned down 'missile
only' fighters development in both USSR and USA (see a letter from Dave Sutton,
private MiG owner).
Used in arabian-israel wars in 1967.
Other designation: SI-16 (?).
Prototype: SF.
First seen 1949 Soviet Aviation Day, Tushino.
One 3380kg a.b. Klimov VK-1F. 1954 (MiG-17F).
More: 1 113.7K, 2 53.1K,
Lim-5P 144.4K/MiG-17PF Fresco-D,
3 60.1K (rear, gun camera),
4 57.9K (top, gun camera),
5 17.3K,
6 22.5K (SE Asian markings).
Modifications:
- I-350 - with 2 TR-3 engines (found unreliable);
- SP-2 - all-weather version;
- SR-2 - experimental tactical recco version with new engine;
- SN - experimental attack version with lateral intakes and 2 vertically
movable 23mm cannons in nose;
- I-340 - Modification with 2 AM-5 engines.
Same installation as used later on the I-360/MiG-19;
- MiG-17F
- MiG-17(SN) - experimental
MiG-17 with turnable gun mount SV-25-MiG-17
of two AM-23 guns.
16-Dec-1952 (Decision of Council of Ministers) to Apr-1954 (end of State Tests).
Chinise version: J-5.
- MiG-19 Farmer -
Twin-engine interceptor/fighter.
Two 5500 lb. st.
Klimov RD-9F or
Mikulin RD-9B turbojets.
Entered service in 1955. First Russian production aircraft capable of
supersonic flight in level flight. 3 30-mm cannon (Farmer C).
Farmer E is all-weather interceptor version.
The MiG-19 was the USSR's first supersonic fighter. The highly-swept, thin,
sharply tapering wing was a remarkable characteristic. The MiG-19 proved to be
a capable and sturdy combat aircraft, maneuvrable and armed with powerful 30mm
guns.
Used in arabian-israel wars in 1967.
IFF system SRO-1. By Off-Topic.
China is still building developments (J-6).
J-6 is in servise with 14 countries.
Cuba still operates 30 genuine MiG's.
Prototypes:
- SM-2 / I-360
- SM-7
- SM-9
Modifications:
- MiG-19P 27.2K Farmer-B
- MiG-19PF 32.7K Farmer-B
- MiG-19S 44.3K Farmer-C. 1956.
- I-1 - unsuccessfull attempt to fit more powerful engines. 1956.
- I-2 - modification of I-1 with new wing. 1955.
- I-370 - Experimental frontal fighter. 1956.
- SM-10 - with refueling probe
- SM-12 - with new intake, removed guns and added missiles. designed as a
backup to MiG-21
- SM-30 - ramp-launched experimental version
- SM-50, SM-51, SM-52, - experimental versions with additional rocket
engine
- "Tiger" - naval version.
See also: Tu-14 and Tu-91.
More:
China F-6 14.4K,
1 13.4K,
2 11.1K,
3 11.1K,
4 12.9K.
Chinise version: J-6.
- MiG-21 45.4K Fishbed
(on a plinth, in the town of Zhukovsky) -
see text here.
The MiG-21 in Indian AF Service.
Chinise version: J-7.
Used in arabian-israel wars in 1967.
- MiG-23 -
(first used) early name of E-8 (E-8/1 and E-8/2). 1960.
- MiG-23 40.9K Flogger -
A compact fighter with variable sweep wings. The MiG-23 combined good
performance with rough-field operationality. There was a scandal story when
MiG-23 pilot was ejected on takeoff (by mistake he indicated an engine failure),
and unmanned fighter crossed the Europe from Poland to Holand. Then it run out
of fuel and crushed into small house killing one person... There was a photo in
Soviet newspapers, where desptroyed house is shown with MiG's tail on top of it.
So, fly MiG's, folks! You'll get far. And high, sure.
One 12500kg Tumanski R-35-300 (or R-29?). 1974.
IFF system SO-69. By Off-Topic.
Sold to Iraq, Siria, Egipt (1973). Used in Libanon in 1982.
Prototype designations: E-23IG/23-11
More:
1 148.2K,
2 19.9K,
3 34.5K,
4 16.8K,
5 12.1K,
6 31.2K,
7 19.3K,
8 51.1K,
9 25.9K,
10 13.1K,
11 79.5K.
Story:
from «Aeroplan»;
from «Air Fleet Herald».
Grigory Shukhman
writes that in 1977 China started work on F-12 based on MiG-23
obtained from Egipt. First flown in 1980. Maybe few produced after 1987.
МиГ-21М, МиГ-23 (Е-8/1, Е-8/2)
Фронтовой истребитель-перехватчик
Глубокая модификация самолета МиГ-21ПФ под двигатель Р-21Ф-300 с тягой 7200
кг. В процессе проектирования в 1960 г. имел название МиГ-23, т.к.
разрабатывался под комплекс вооружения С-23. В состав комплекса С-23
входили: РЛС "Сапфир-I" с импульсным излучением (на втором этапе -
"Сапфир-II" с квазинепрерывным излучением), две ракеты К-23, прицел АСП-ПФ,
инфракрасный пеленгатор "Спектр". В 1961 г. самолет Е-8 получил название
МиГ-21М, так как на нем установили РЛС ЦД-30ТП, ИК-визир "Самоцвет" и две
ракеты К-13 из-за неготовности комплекса вооружения С-23.
Основные отличия от самолета МиГ-21ПФ:
- новый двигатель Р-21Ф-300 со всережимным двухстворчатым соплом,
- подфюзеляжный плоский воздухозаборник с регулируемым вертикальным клином,
- головная и хвостовая части фюзеляжа новые, топливные баки (впервые в практике ОКБ) являлись частью конструкции фюзеляжа.
- крыло и хвостовое оперение с серийного МиГ-21ПФ с доработками для стыковки с новым фюзеляжем,
- система спасения летчика выполнена без защиты фонарем, установлено сидение СК-3, фонарь козырькового типа с открытием в сторону,
- горизонтальное оперение опущено на 150 мм, установлено переднее ГО (дестабилизатор),
- отклоняемый подфюзеляжный гребень,
- один тормозной щиток снизу,
- на пилоне под фюзеляжем один ПТБ емкостью 600 л.
Самолет Е-8/1 был закончен в производстве в январе 1962 г. и 13 июля,
управляемый летчиком-испытателем Г.К. Мосоловым, совершил первый вылет. На
самолете выполнено 25 полетов, в основном по программе доводки силовой
установки и обеспечению устойчивой работы Р-21Ф-300. 11 сентября Е-8/1
потерпел аварию и был разрушен. Причиной аварии явилось разрушение диска
шестой ступени компрессора двигателя с последующим разрушением обеих
гидросистем и топливного бака, вызвавшие потерю управления и пожар самолета.
Самолет Е-8/2 был закончен в производстве в мае 1962 г. и 22 июня отправлен
на заводские испытания. Первый вылет состоялся 29 июня под управлением
летчика-испытателя А.В. Федотова. Выполнено 11 полетов. После закрытия темы
Е-8/2 использовался для отработки будущего МиГ-23.
- MiG-25 34.0K Foxbat -
Twin-engine interceptor/fighter.
Two Tumansky R-31 turbojets, 24,250 lb or
Mikulin R-15B-300.
st. with AB. No cannon, up to four externally-mounted AAMs.
Entered service in 1966.
This was the USSR's answer to the design in the US of fast, high-flying
aircraft as the B-70, F-108 and SR-71. The MiG-25 lacked technological
refinement, but its performance caused much concern in the west.
Also used as reconaissance aircraft, which in the Middle-East proved
invulnerable for the Israeli F-4 Phantom IIs. The MiG bureau once contemplated
a six-seat transport development...
IFF system SRO-2M, SRZO-2. By Off-Topic.
See MiG-25 story.
Modifications:
- E-26 - prototype
- E-155/E-266 - with D-30 or R-15 engine.
- MiG-31 - much more capable 2-seat interceptor.
- MiG-25P - interceptor. Used in Sirian-Israel war 1982..1983 (2 lost).
- MiG-25R - recce. Used over Sinai in 1971.
- MiG-25RB 40.0K - recce/bomber.
Production of basic MiG-25 begun in 1969.
In 1970 bombing capability was added and became standard on MiG-25RB.
An automatic bombing system added all-weather precision attack capability
at supersonic speeds from heights of >65,000 ft. MiG-25RB can be fitted
with one of the reconnaissance/elint packs or airborne side-looking radar.
85 MiG-25RB are in serevice today. Aircraft has two R-15BD-300 engines and
4,800 gal of fuel internally (1,400 gal external tank can be fitted).
The exceptional advantages of the MiG-25RB and RBV were greatly appreciated
by their operators: extent of the ground area swept during a single flight
by either the cameras or the elint equipment, high-speed long-distance
flight, and near invulnerability to air defenses of the time.
On March 26, 1971 MiG-25 achieved a dash speed of Mach 3.2 at 63,000 ft
(19,200 m). On subsequent flights an altitude of 73,000 ft (22,250 m) was
achieved. In October of 1971 two soviet MiG-25 made reconnaissance flights
Sinai and Israel. On both occasions Israeli F-4E Phantoms failed in an
attempted intercept.
Performance:
max speed at altitude Mach 2.83, at S/L Mach 0.98, ceiling 68,900 ft,
range 1,015 miles (supersonic/internal fuel), 1,490 miles (subsonic,
with external fuel tank).
- MiG-25PU 42.6K Foxbat-C (Perehvatchik Uchebnij) -
Trainer-Interceptor with second seat replacing the radar. Looks quite odd...
More: 1 32.0K.
- MiG-25PD Foxbat-E -
Two 11200kg Mikulin-Tumansky R-15BD-300.
Speed of 3000km/h+ , M2.83 with external tanks. 1973.
- Testbed 59.4K -
More: 1 62.1K.
- MiG-25SOTN (product 22PU, Flying Lab 0578) -
Aircraft of Optical-Television Observation
the fore cockpit is open and filled with TV equipment
aircraft that tracked the Buran space shuttle landing...
More:
1 34.0K,
2 26.5K,
3 19.7K,
4 53.3K,
5 27.0K,
5 25.7K.
Story:
from «Air Fleet Herald»,
In russian..
Genealogy
- E-226
- E-155
- MiG-25P - interceptor
- MiG-25PD
- MiG-25PU - 2 seat trainer
- MiG-25R - recce
"...В самолет МиГ-25 большинства модификаций заправляется 240 кг
спирто-водяной смеси (50% спирта + 50% дистилированной воды по весу) для
системы охлаждения бортовых генераторов испарительного типа (т.е. грубо
говоря эта смесь просто льется на разогретые поверхности тепловых радиаторов
и испаряется в атмосферу - самая эффективная между прочим с точки зрения
охлаждения система). Некоторая (меньшая) часть этой смеси используется для
охлаждения БРЛС аналогичным образом. Расходуется эта спирто-водяная смесь
практически пропорционально полетному времени (генераторы работают
постоянно) и после каждого полета ее запас на борту пополняется. После
определенного в инструкции полетного времени производится ПОЛНЫЙ слив смеси
(как же любят в авиации этот момент!), промывка системы охлаждения и ее
полная перезаправка.
Также в самолет МиГ-25 заправляется 9 литров чистого спирта для
антиобледенительной системы фонаря...."
- MiG-27 44.1K Flogger -
Single-engine variable-sweep fighter
(MiG-23) and fighter-bomber (MiG-27). One 27,000 lb. st. (with AB) Tumansky
R-29BS-300 turbojet. One twin-barrel 23-mm cannon, plus up to 8 air to air
missiles. MiG-27 30.9K version can carry up to
6600 lbs. of external ordinance.
This is a version of the MiG-23 optimized for the ground attack role, with a
new nose, simpler engine intakes and nozzle, and other changes. These limit
supersonic performance, but reduce cost, weight and fuel consumption. 1973.
IFF system SRZO/SRO-1A. By Off-Topic.
More: 1 23.1K.
- Почему МиГ-27 не было в Афганистане?
-
Потому что МиГ-27 были вооружены почти все ибап в ЗГВ и других наших группах.
По памяти соотношение МиГ-27 и Су-17М4 там было примерно 3:1. Точно также как
и МиГ-29 - МиГ-23МЛД. Hапомню: в Афгане шла непрерывная ротация
авиаподразделений. Уходил один полк, на его смену приходил другой. Так вот
посылали в основном полки ДВО,ЗабВО,БВО,СКВО и ЗакВО. Полки из среднеазиатского
ВО полки воевали в Афгане непрерывно (из-за речки), правда иногда их бросали в
Афганистан, если запаздывал с подготовкой очередной полк из Союза. В этих
округах на вооружении ибап состояли Су-17, иногда МиГ-21 (в основном до 1984г).
При вводе войск в Афгане побывали даже Су-7 (правда недолго). МиГ-21 я видел по
ТВ даже при выводе в 1989. Вешали 2 блока HАР и две 100-250кг бомбы или 4 блока
и получали сносный штурмовичек.
Kirill Kushnir
- «Indepedent Military Review» No21, 1997, p.6
-
Aircraft: MiG-27K.
Take-off mass 18,100kg (max 20,670kg).
Combat load mass 4,00kg.
Fuel 4,600kg (with extra tanks 6,600kg).
Max speed at 11km 1,800km/h (at ground 1,350km/h).
Practical ceiling 15,600m.
Max overload 7.0.
Low altitude range [n/a] (with extra fuel tanks 580km).
Max distance 2,500km.
Length 17.04m.
Wing span 7.78/14.0m
Wing area 34.16/37.27m².
Heigth 5.0m.
- MiG-28 - F-5E Tiger II "Made in Hollywood".
- MiG-29 26.4K Fulcrum -
Single-seat air superiority fighter. Two 18,300 lb. st. (with AB) Tumansky
RD-33 turbofans. One 30-mm cannon plus air to air missiles. Entered service
in 1983.
A medium-sized air superiority fighter. 'Fulcrum' is an impressive aircraft,
with good performance, armament and maneuvrability, and the ability to use
rough airfields. Range is weak point, and later versions were modified to carry
more fuel. A navalized version has also been flown. The Russian air force
prefers the larger Su-27 and its derivatives, but the development of the
advanced MiG-29M version has been funded recently.
MiG-29 is statically balanced and has a mechanical control system,
while MiG-29M is not statically balanced and has an electrical CS.
IFF system SRO-3, SRZ-15. By Off-Topic.
Read the story: Which is better: MiG-29 or F-16?
More:
1 52.6K,
2 40.0K,
3 38.0K,
4 45.9K,
5 94.0K,
6 23.5K,
7 48.2K,
8 76.4K,
9 32.3K,
10 76.0K,
11 79.8K,
12 59.6K,
13 15.9K,
14 17.3K,
15 19.3K,
16 16.2K,
17 20.7K,
18 14.8K,
19 15.9K,
20 11.0K,
21 18.0K,
22 19.5K,
23 15.3K,
24 16.0K,
25 40.6K,
26 37.1K,
27 26.7K,
28 22.0K,
29 31.0K,
30 (bulgarian),
MiG-29s 37.0K of the Swifts display team.
Modifications:
- 9-01 - one of pre-production versions; later nosewheel gear was redesigned
- MiG-29 24.6K prototype -
Note position of nose undercarriage and tail fins extensions.
Behind, production MiG-29.
- MiG-29S - enhanced MiG-29
(new avionics due to US CIA success with Tolkachev spy).
serial production.
can utilize RVV-AE missiles on two targets simultaneously.
upgraded R-27 missiles.
up to 4000kg bombs.
new ground self-test capabilities.
- MiG-29KVP - Predessor of MiG-29K.
- MiG-29K 20.1K - naval (t/n 311, 300, 301).
More:
1 53.0K,
2 46.0K,
3 55.0K,
4 42.2K,
5 48.8K.
- MiG-29UB 28.5K - 2-sit trainer.
More:
1 38.5K,
2 248.5K,
3 83.7K.
- MiG-29B 144.2K - two seat a/c.
- MiG-29UBT 54.1K - 2-seat srike version for special operations.
Payload: 1 60.6K.
- MiG-29SaE - export version of MiG-29S. serial production. (Malaizia)
- MiG-29SM - enhanced MiG-29SaE. serial production.
- MiG-29SMT 55.3K (or MiG-29-917) - export version of MiG-29SM/MiG-29M. (t/n 331)
bomb load up tu 4000kg.
speed up to 3000km/h.
range up to 3500 (2200km w/out refuelling).
new avionocs, new weapon.
showed on MACS'97.
predessor of MiG-29M.
one built.
Story: 1.
29-Dec-1998 First serial MiG-29SMT was built from 14 years old MiG-29 and sent to Zhukovski for final tests. (as reported by NTV)
More:
1 53.4K,
2 49.6K,
3 54.5K,
4 55.9K,
5 60.0K.
Payload:
1 60.8K,
2 59.3K,
3 67.5K,
4 63.6K,
5 62.9K,
6 63.8K.
Even more: ILA 2000 (including cockpit).
Video 5.4M - MiG-29SMT-2 - ??? (from MiG's press release!)
- MiG-29M - 10..12 built. (t/n 155, 156)
- MiG-29MaE - export version of MiG-29M.
- MiG-29 with thrust vectoring - never flown so far...
- MiG-29N - (latin 'N' from "Nadgib") export version for Malayzia
- MiG-33 - see MiG-33.
- MiG-35 - see MiG-35.
Есть и здесь. Много. Только по-русски.
Lots of text in english.
Genealogy of MiG-29
- MiG-29 - basic version
- MiG-29M (aka MiG-33)
- MiG-29MaE - export version of MiG-29M
- MiG-29KVP
- MiG-29K - naval version
- MiG-29M2 - ground based export version for Malaisia.
Electrical distant control system, enlarged range and combat load.
- MiG-29UB - 2-seat trainer
- MiG-29B - strike version
- MiG-29UBT - special ops strike version
- MiG-29UBS
- MiG-29S
- MiG-29SaE - export version of "S"
- MiG-29SM
- MiG-29SMT (9.17) - export version of "SM" & "M" (4710,4711)
- MiG-35
- MiG-29OVT thrust vectoring version (AKA 9-15/7)
Entered service in
- Iraq: 35 MiG-29 in 1998.
- Peru
- Cuba
- Malaysia?
- MiG-30 Fulcrum -
?
- MiG-31 30.8K Foxhound -
Tandem two-seat all-weather interceptor.
Two 30,865 lb. st. (with AB) Tumansky R-31F turbojets
(or two 15500kg Perm D-30F6).
No cannon armament (or 1 30mm?).
Up to 8 air-to-air missiles. Derived from MiG-25. Entered service in 1983.
It is claimed that an unit of MiG-31 can link their radars together, to
establish a search pattern - covering a width of 800-900km with four aircraft,
spaced at 200km. APD-518 radar system for "silent" attacks. Digital encrypted
data exchange line RK-RLDN. Up to 4 simultaneously attacked targets.
[maybe] Sold to China.
More:
1 18.7K,
2 16.5K,
3 25.8K,
4 35.5K,
5 18.3K,
6 20.2K.
7 57.5K,
8 49.8K,
9 53.6K,
10 65.6K.
Story:
from «Air Fleet Herald»,
In russian..
- MiG-33 9.7K Fulcrum -
Reported designation for the 'Fulcrum plus' now under test, with canard
foreplanes and some degree of trust-vectoring.
It's tald that MiG-29M was designated as MiG-33 for a while...
- MiG-35 215.5K -
unverified data
? (Looks like single engine MiG-29. Also similar to F-16.)
2x10tonn engines, 20tonn mass.
-
«Krylya Rodiny» No3, 1994
(by Sergey Salomakhin)
-
coherent puls-doppler radar,
scanning sector of 270 deg,
target of bomber-class are detected at 400km,
simultaneous tracking of up to 15 targets,
simultaneous targeting of up to 6 missiles,
automatic terrian following,
automatic bomb appliance to a visible target,
rear-looking radar,
"back-start" missiles, ...
«Tekhnika Molodezhi» No 11, 1995
«T.M.» reports the existance of MiG-35.
The a/c claimed to be a super-maneurable stealth beating
YF-22 at all points. No tech data. No photo.
The MiG-35 is believed to be either 1.42 and/or a development of MiG-29.
- MiG-37 10.3K - a plastic model published by Italeri. Never existed.
- MiG-39 - see 1.42.
- MiG-101M project -
lightweight two engine, two tail multirole all-weather turboprop a/c.
airfield requirements: 400m runway of 5kg/cm².
two TV7-117 engines (1840kWt or 2500hp each, disel fuel can be used).
can be used on floats or skyes.
cargo cabine size 4000x1480x1600mm (about 10m³).
main tasks:
- special medical equipment carrier
- rescue operations
- non-airfield cargo delivery
- polar operations
- firebuster
about 1995.
- MiG-101N project -
lightweight two engine, two tail all-weather turboprop passenger carrier.
two TVD-1500 (957kWt or 1300hp each).
airfield requirements: runway of 6kg/cm².
payload: 19 passengers or 1700kg.
the a/c can be used as coast patrol, troop carrier, recce, rescue, etc.
about 1995.
- MiG-110 - 48-seats passenger/cargo aircraft.
State: project in progress.
Modifications:
- MiG-110A -
version for joint project to produce in Austria.
R&D program cost at about USD100M.
Estimated price about USD7M.
Estimated market not less 200..300 units.
- MiG-121 - 19 passengers airplane?
Numerically named MiGs
- 105-11 20.2K 'EPOS' -
An experimental prototype built to clear the way for the future Soviet space
shuttle. Its role was to assess handling, abandon-orbit, and landing procedures.
Project of Aerocosmic system 'Spyral' started at 1965 under supervision of
leading designer G.E.Lozino-Lozinsky in Design Bureau of A.I.Mikoyan. Project
included two wide-fuselage aircraft, linked into aerodinamicaly clean
horizontal takeoff/landing system for multiple use. Orbital airplane supposed
to take of from "mother ship" at altitude 28-30 km.
Two scaled (1:3 and 1:2) unmanned models were designated 'Bor' and ? were flown
during rocked launches to test heat screen.
There were also three "Analog 105" aircraft, built to evaluate subsonic handling
during landing ("105.11", see picture), supersonic ("105.12") and hypersonic
("105.13") behaviour.
Unlike "Space Shuttle"/"Buran", EPOS employed flexible "scale plate armour" made
of many steel plates, hanged on special ceramic bearings. This solution allowed
to keep all plates in place in wide temperature range, and is much cheaper than
"Space Shuttle"/"Buran" quartz based skin.
More:
1 39.7K,
2 39.7K,
? 23.0K.
From US point of view;
Yet another;
In russian.
- Project 1.42
- 1.44 -
The first version (technology demonstrator) of 1.44.
First flown 29-Feb-2000 - 11:25 to 11:43.
- 1-42 - see 1.42.
- 20-84 -
flying laboratory made from MiG-25PD (Prod.84D)
for AL-41F (Prod.20) engine supersonic (M=2) tests.
Flights in 1990..1991.
- 21-14 - MiG-21DP. unmanned strike aircraft.
- 23-01 - see E-23DPD/E-231 Faithless
- 23-11 - see E-23IG.
- 23-41 - see MiG-23.
- 301 - hypersonic interceptor? abandoned?
- 701 - multifunctional long range interceptor. abandoned.
- 83 - see MiG-31.
- 815 - a JPATS trainer.
- 821 53.9K - See MiG-AT.
- 9-01 - see MiG-29. preproduction.
- 9-12 - see MiG-29. 6 items went to USA.
Modifications:
- 9-12aE - "electronic" version of 9-12. 1979..1980.
- 9-13 - see MiG-29. 14 items went to USA.
- 9-15/7 - see MiG-29OVT.
Oddly named MiGs
- MiG-AT 53.9K -
New basic jet trainer, selected to replace the L-29 and L-39. The MiG-AT is
more conventional than the Yak-130. It has a lowt-set, straight wing, with the
engines on top, and a T-tail. Two prototypes are being built, and orders are
hoped to exceed 1200. The MiG-AT has French engines, and is also being developed
in cooperation with the South-Korean Daewoo. Two GRTS Larzac 04-R20. 1996?
a development of «815»??
version for Russian AF will be equipped with RD-1700 engines.
<29-Mar-1996>
New Mikoyan MiG-AT advanced trainer has flown for the first time on March
20-22 (another data: 16-Mar-1996). The first flight took place in Zhukovsky and lasted seven minutes.
This is one of the contestants for a L-29 and L-39 replacement for Russian
Air Force. It's rival Yakovlev Yak-130 has not flown yet.
Story: 1.
Up to 20 were built or initialized to September'96.
Modifications:
- MiG-ATB - lightweight strike a/c for export.
- MiG-ATR - trainer for domestic AF.
- MiG-ATF - trainer for export (french engines and avionics).
More: 1 65.8K.
- A-144 32.8K (aka MiG-21I or "Analog") -
MiG-21 fitted with the wing similar to one of the Tu-144 supersonic airliner.
- DIS -
The DIS was a sleek twin-engined long-range escort fighter. It was decided that
the USSR could not afford such aircraft. No photograph seems to have survived.
Two built. Two 1700hp Shvetsov M-82F. 1942.
(Possible) Production designation: MiG-5.
- MiG-TA4 -
WIG?
- MDP - ?????
Multirole Longrange Interceptor.
MIG-31 replacement.
No stabilizer.
Upper air intakes.
Speed M 5+.
Abandoned.
by Grigori Omelchenko
- SVB (Highlander) project -
special a/c for mountain lands: up to 4000m of airfield and up to +40 deg.C.
payload: 50 passengers. range >1500km with 5000kg load. two TV7-117 (1840kWt
or 2500hp each) with SV-34 low noice 6-blades props. crew: two pilots and
two stewards.
about 1995.
- SD - see MiG-15
- SF - MiG-17F prototype.
- SI - see MiG-17
- SI-16 - see MiG-17.
- SM-1 - see I-340.
- SM-2 - see I-360.
- SM-7 - Prototype of the MiG-19.
- SM-9 - Prototype of the MiG-19.
- SM-9K - See SM-30.
- SM-10 - Experimental MiG-19 version with flight refuelling probe.
- SM-12 -
The SM-12 was a development of the MiG-19, intended as a back-up for the
MiG-21 programme. The intake was replaced by a sharp-edged circular one with a
radar nose cone, the guns were deleted and missiles added. Two built. 2 x RD-9B.
1957.
- SM-30/1 -
Experimental ramp-launched MiG-19 version,
with a PRD-22R rocket booster.
- SM-30/2 -
Experimental ramp-launched MiG-19 version,
with a PRD-22R rocket booster.
- SM-30M -
Mockup of experimental ramp-launched MiG-19 version,
with a PRD-22 rocket booster.
rebuilt from serial MiG-19 s/n 59210106 at facility No 155
to test PU-30 launcher (used from AeKh-30 experimental launcher).
Test flight 16-Aug-1956.
- SM-50 - Experimental version of the MiG-19 with a 3200kg U-19 rocket engine added.
- SM-51 - Development of the SM-50.
- SM-52 - Development of the SM-50.
- SN -
Experimental attack aircraft, a version of the MiG-17 with lateral split intakes.
This made room in the nose for two vertically movable 23mm cannon. See MiG-17.
- SP-1 - All-wheater version of the MiG-15.
- SP-2 - Experimental all-wheater version of the MiG-17.
- SR-2 - Experimental version of the MiG-17 with a 3100kg Klimov VK-5F engine.
Intended as tactial reconaissance aircraft.
The "E" (aka "Ye") series.
- E-2 Faceplate -
Code name assigned to swept-wing version of delta-winged MiG-21 fighter.
First seen in 1956. This version seems to have lost out to the familiar
delta-winged version for production orders. However, it was not until 1963
that people in the West finally became aware that the delta-winged MiG-21
(Fishbed) was the version which had entered service.
Fighter. The fuselage was very similar to that of the early MiG-21, but the
E-2 had a swept wing instead of a delta. NATO thought that this aircraft
was in service as the MiG-21 and assigned the name Faceplate. Mikulan AM-9
engine in the first version and the R-11 in the E-2A. 1955.
Modifications:
- E-2A -
?
- U-2 - interceptor (?) E-50 - with small jet engine and rocket engine.
- E-4 - Tailed-delta fighter prototype. Disappointing performance, but was
the basis for the E-5 and MiG-21.
- E-5 - Development of the E-4 with R-11 engine. 1956.
- E-6 - Prototype of the early MiG-21, development of the E-5.
Some were fited, in the same way as some E-152's, with small canard foreplanes.
- E-7 - Prototype of the MiG-21PF Type 76 and MiG-21FL Type 77 series.
- E-8 234.0K - (AKA MIG-21M)
Experimental fighter, development of MiG-21PF. (Early name - "MiG-23")
The E-8 was a single-seat, single-engined aircraft with a
delta wing and tail surfaces similar to that of the MiG-21,
but also with canard foreplanes. The fuselage was similar to
that of the X-31 or the EFA (how long it took for the West to
copy abandoned Soviet project...) with a rectangular variable
geometry intake under the front fuselage, ahead of the wing roots.
Weapon complex S-23: "Sapfir-I" (later on - "Sapfir-II") radar,
two K-13 missiles,
ASP-PF sight, IR seeker "Spektr".
MiG-21M variant: TsD-30TP radar, IR seeker "Samotsvet",
two K-13 missiles.
Two built. One R-21F-300 (7200kgf). 1960..1962.
- E-8/1 16.0K -
First flown 13-Jul-1962 by G.K.Mosolov.
25 test flights.
Lost 11-Sep-1962 due to engine malfunction.
More: 1 11.4K.
- E-8/2 15.1K -
Firdst flown 29-Jun-1962 by A.V.Fedotov.
11 test flights.
Later used in MiG-23 development program.
More:
1 24.5K,
2 21.5K,
3 12.2K,
4 12.0K.
- E-9 - Prototype of the MiG-21PFMA.
- E-23
- E-23DPD (aka 23-01 or E-231 Faithless) -
STOL fighter of tailed delta configuration, fitted with two lift engines in
the forward fuselage. The variable geometry concept of the E-23IG; was
preferred. One AL-7F plus two RD-35-36. 1966.
- E-23IG 36.9K(aka 23-11/1) (Monino Museum, Moscow 26/8/1995) -
Prototype of the MiG-23.
- E-26 - Prototype of the MiG-25.
- E-33 - Version of the MiG-21 used to set some records.
- E-50 -
Version of the E-2 fitted with a small 6600lb RD-9E jet engine and a Dushkin
S-155 engine at the base of the tailfin. Top speed was Mach 2.3, and the E-50
may have been considered as a possible U-2 interceptor.
Three built. 1955.
- E-66 -
Version of the MiG-21 used to set some records, with an additional 3000kg
GRDU-2 rocket engine.
- E-76 -
Just another record-setting version of the MiG-21.
- E-150 Flipper -
All-weather interceptor. The E-150 was a tailed delta, optimized for the
short-range interceptor role, possibly as a U-2 interceptor armed with AA-3
missiles. One R-15-300. One built. 1958.
Modification : E-152
- E-152A 38.6K Flipper -
Code name was assigned to an experimental twin engine interceptor fighter
development of MiG-21 which was first seen in 1961. Two Tumansky R-11F
turbojets. Was not ordered into production. Maybe due to E-155 (MiG-25) development.
Development of the E-150, designed to carry the larger K-7 missile on its clipped
wing tips. The E-152A was fitted with two R-11F engines because the R-15 was
unavailable for some time, and was seen in Tushino in 1961, hence the NATO code
name. Two R-11F. 1959.
Modification for record attemtps: E-152-1/E-166.
More: 1 11.6K, 2 30.9K.
The last photo displays E-152M painted to look like E-166, according to
Alexej Gretchihine.
Grigory Shukhman reports
with ref to [Корнев Дмитрий, Советская военная техника после 1945г] that all
the development data were sent to China. E-152A became J-8 Shenyang and was
first fown in China in 1968.
According to Maxim Maslakov
J-8 has two Tumanskij R-11 engines (2 x по 6720kP), one two-barrel 23mm gun,
6 undercarriages for 4500kg load, max speed of 2337km/h, range of 2200km,
200m/s vertical speed, ceiling of 18km.
- E-155 25.7K/E-155M/E-226 -
MiG-25 Foxbat pre-production version. (Khodynka Museum, Moscow 26/8/1995)
Testbed for the R-15 engine, a version of the MiG-25. Later D-30 engines were
fitted and plane was designated E-266.
- E-166 20.6K -
Speed record a/c is apparently not the record-breaking Mikoyan E-166 (it is
only painted to represent it). The E-166 was a E-152-1, the a/c at Monino is
in fact a E-152M. (taken at Monino 1993)
Cover designation applied to the E-152 for a record attempt, with a speed of
Mach 2.51. Record was set on October 7, 1961, when E-166 made 1,482 mph in
closed 100 km course.
More: 1 59.3K.
- E-230 Faithless -
Single-seat STOL fighter-bomber prototype. One turbojet plus two
vertically-disposed lift engines. First demonstrated in 1967, but appears never
to have attained production status.
- E-231 -
see E-23DPD.
- E-266 -
Testbed for the D-30 engine, a version of the MiG-25. See E-155.
- E-??? -
A 1956 Tushino photograph shows a twin-engined tailed-delta aircraft with an
oval nose intake, probably a MiG design.
The "I" series.
- I-1/I-370 -
Experimental frontal fighter, using MiG-19 technology with a more powerful
engine. Performance was disappointing. One 8400kg Klimov VK-3. 1956.
Modification: I-2 - new wing.
- I-2 -
Modification of the I-1 with greater wing sweep. 1955.
- I-3/I-380 -
Frontal fighter, developed in parallel with the I-1 (Mikoyan-Gurevich).
It resembled a scaled copy of E-2: tubular fuselage, swept wings.
It did not fly because the engine was not ready. One 8400kg Klimov VK-3.
1956.
Something related: (?) I-5, I-410?
- I-5 -
see I-3.
- I-7
- I-7/HD-37 (Heinkel) -
Heinkel HD 37. single-seat biplane fighter. The HD 37 was not accepted by the
clandestine German air force, but the USSR bought a small number and a licence.
134 were built in the USSR as the I-7. The BMW VI engine was produced in the
USSR as the M-17. 1928.
- I-7/I-7U (MiG) -
Interceptor prototype, bigger and heavier than the Mikoyan-Gurevich I-3.
Modification with new forward fuselage and intake - I-75.
One Lyulka AL-7F. 1957.
- I-20 -
see MiG-1.
- I-63 -
see MiG-3.
- I-75 -
This was a rebuilt of the I-7U with a new forward fuselage and a circular
intake with a three-shock nose cone. One Lyulka AL-7F. One built.
- I-200 -
see MiG-1.
- I-211 -
The I-211 was an attempt to revive the MiG-3 by substituting the M-82 radial for
the abandoned AM-35A engine. It came too late, the La-5 was already in
production and the MiG-3 had been phased out. One 1850hp Shvetsov M-82FN. 1942.
- I-220 -
see MiG-7. (Don't collide with IS-2/I-220, Nikitin-Shevchenko!)
- I-221 -
see MiG-7.
- I-222 -
see MiG-7.
- I-224 -
see MiG-7.
- I-225 -
see MiG-7.
- I-230/I-231 -
The I-230/231 was a less advanced backup programme for the MiG-7/I-220,
without turbochargers or pressure cabin. One 1700hp Mikulin AM-39. 1943.
Story: 1 [2.8K].
- I-231 -
see I-230.
- I-250 -
see MiG-13.
- I-270(ZH) -
The I-270(ZH) was a rocekt-powered target defence fighter, with straight wings
and a T-tail. Both prototypes destroyed, programme cancelled.
One 1450kg RD-2M-3V. 1947.
- I-300 [Type-1] -
Developed as Product F. Service designation MiG-9.
First seen 05/01/1947 May Day Parade, Moscow.
- I-300 -
see MiG-9.
- I-301T -
see MiG-9.
- I-305 -
see MiG-9.
- I-307 -
see MiG-9F.
- I-308 -
see MiG-9FR.
- I-310 [Type-14] -
Developed as Product S. Service designation MiG-15; later the NATO Reporting
Name 'Falcon' was assigned, which was then changed to 'Fagot'.
First seen 1948
- I-2000 19.8K -
from Jane's site...
Oddly named.
- T-101 Grach -
competitor to the An-2/An-3.
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