MiG I-225
Mikoyan-Gurevich OKB · Soviet Union · first flew 1944 · fighter
The MiG I-225 was a Soviet single-seat high-altitude fighter prototype that achieved outstanding speed figures for a piston-engine design, intended to intercept Axis high-altitude reconnaissance and bomber threats.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet high-altitude piston fighter prototype, 1944
- Supercharged AM-42B inline engine
- One of fastest Soviet piston aircraft — ~726 km/h at altitude
Slim, elegant low-wing monoplane with prominent long engine cowling and pressurised teardrop canopy; closely resembles the I-224 but with detail differences in cowling and fuselage profile.
Specifications
- The MiG I-225 has a length of 8.2 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 726 km/h (451 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The I-225 was the culmination of MiG's high-altitude piston fighter programme, incorporating a powerful Mikulin AM-42B supercharged engine and pressurised cockpit. It was among the fastest piston aircraft ever flown but was rendered obsolete by the arrival of jet propulsion.
Variants
Related types include the I-222 and I-224; the I-225 represented the most refined iteration of the series.
Where you'll see it
Prototype only; never entered operational service.
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