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Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-8

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The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-8 was a supersonic jet fighter developed in the Soviet Union, intended to replace the MiG-21 (originally named MiG-23). Only two prototypes were built in 1960–61. The original MiG-21's air intakes were moved under the fuselage, freeing up the nose where a larger and more powerful radar, able to deliver longer range air-to-air missiles, could be built in. Canards were built to both sides of the nose, in front of the cockpit, (the horizontal stabilizers of MiG-21 were left at their original position).

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor (OPEN) The 1960s Challenge by B1
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 21.9ft (6.7m)
  • Length 46.2ft (14.1m)
  • Height 12.7ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 11,608lbs (5,265kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,491lbs (6,119kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.997
  • Wing Loading 51.8lbs/ft2 (252.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 260.7ft2 (24.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2621

Parts

  • Number of Parts 55
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 360