Mikoyan Ye-2A

Mikoyan-Gurevich OKB · Soviet Union · first flew 1956 · fighter

The Mikoyan Ye-2A was a Soviet experimental fighter prototype that tested a highly swept wing configuration as an alternative to the delta wing approach pursued in the parallel Ye-4 and Ye-5 aircraft during MiG-21 development.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsMid-mounted, swept
E — Engines1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage13 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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Swept wing with a conventional tail and nose intake; very similar in layout to the contemporary MiG-19 but with a single engine and lighter airframe.

Specifications

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History

During the mid-1950s, Mikoyan evaluated both highly swept and delta wing planforms for a new supersonic fighter. The Ye-2A, using swept wings, was ultimately passed over in favour of the delta-wing Ye-5 configuration that became the MiG-21.

Variants

The Ye-2 was the initial swept-wing prototype; the Ye-2A incorporated refinements. The parallel delta-wing line proceeded as Ye-4, Ye-5, Ye-6.

Where you'll see it

Prototype only; never entered production or operational service.

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