Soviet Union's Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-7 fighter
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Design
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-7 was designed to intercept high flying German reconnaissance planes at altitudes of around 40,000 feet.1
Engine
The Klimov engine had a multistage supercharger.1
Cockpit
The MiG-7's pilot flew in a pressurized cockpit.1
Construction
The MiG-7 was made from all metal components.1
Wing
The MiG-7's wing was rather long to help it at the high altitudes it was intended to perform at.1
Prototype
In late 1944 the MiG-7's prototype first flew.1
Production
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-7:
- Total:
- Manufacturer: State Industries1
Variants
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-7:
Usage
The MiG-7 was never manufactured as it was no longer needed.1
Specifications
| Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-71 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter1 |
| Crew | 11 |
| Engine (Type) | Klimov M.107A1 |
| Cylinders | V 121 |
| Cooling | Liquid1 |
| HP | 1,7001 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 42' 8"1 |
| Length | 31' 2"1 |
| Height | |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 8,270 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 429 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 41,000'1 |
| Range | |
| Armament | 1: 20 mm1 2: MG1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
