The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 was the first turbojet fighter developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich in the years immediately after World War II. It used reverse-engineered German BMW 003 engines. Categorized as a first generation jet fighter, it was moderately successful, but suffered from persistent problems with engine flameouts when firing its guns at high altitudes due to gun gas ingestion. A number of different armament configurations were tested, but nothing solved the problem. Several different engines were evaluated, but none were flown as the prototype of the MiG-15 promised superior performance.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 34.6ft (10.5m)
- Length 38.2ft (11.6m)
- Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 8,163lbs (3,702kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,761lbs (4,427kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.302
- Wing Loading 41.7lbs/ft2 (203.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 234.4ft2 (21.8m2)
- Drag Points 2508
Parts
- Number of Parts 46
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 235
