MiG 1 to MiG 35 | All MiGs Explained

ALL MiGs EXPLAINED — MiG-1 to MiG-35 (Every Single Number Covered!) From wooden, unstable props to Mach 3 interceptors and AESA-equipped modern fighters—this is the ultimate, definitive guide to the legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) design bureau. ✈️💥 We are breaking down every single number from MiG-1 to MiG-35. No skips. You’ll find out which ones became aviation legends, which ones never left the drawing board, which numbers were completely skipped by Soviet planners, and the truth behind Hollywood's infamous "MiG-28." 🎬 If you are an aviation geek, history buff, or just love military tech, this deep dive into Soviet and Russian fighter history is for you! 🚀 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS VIDEO The Origins: Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, and why the Soviet Union strictly used odd numbers for fighters. The WWII Era: The unstable MiG-1, the high-altitude MiG-3, and the bizarre, forward-wing MiG-8 "Utka" (Duck). The Early Jet Age: MiG-9's captured German tech and the legendary MiG-15 "Fagot" that shocked Western pilots in Korea. The Cold War Legends: The nimble MiG-17 in Vietnam, the record-breaking MiG-21 "Fishbed," and the swing-wing MiG-23. The Speed Monsters: The terrifying Mach 3 MiG-25 "Foxbat" that caused a panic in the Pentagon, and its upgraded cousin, the MiG-31 "Foxhound." The Top Gun Myth: Separating Hollywood fiction from reality when it comes to the famous "MiG-28." Modern Era to Present Day: The hyper-maneuverable MiG-29 "Fulcrum" and the high-tech, 4++ generation MiG-35 "Fulcrum-F." 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which MiG do you think had the biggest impact on aviation history? Are you team MiG-21, team MiG-25, or team MiG-29? Let me know in the comments below! 👇 Here is a clean, scannable reference list matching the absolute sequence from MiG-1 to MiG-35, including NATO reporting names where applicable. You can copy and paste this straight into your video description!✈️ THE COMPLETE MiG LINEUP (MiG-1 to MiG-35)MiG-1 – High-Altitude Interceptor (Piston-engine WWII genesis)MiG-2 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-3 – Refined High-Altitude WWII InterceptorMiG-4 – Skipped / Cancelled PBSh-1 ground-attack projectMiG-5 – Prototype Twin-Engine Escort Fighter (DIS-T)MiG-6 – Skipped / Cancelled PBSh-2 paper projectMiG-7 – Experimental High-Altitude MiG-3 RedesignMiG-8 "Utka" – Canard-Layout Experimental Liaison Aircraft MiG-9 "Fargo" – The Bureau's Very First Jet Fighter MiG-10 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-11 – Experimental High-Altitude Prototypes (I-220 series)MiG-12 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-13 – Mixed-Power "Motorjet" Fighter (I-250)MiG-14 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-15 "Fagot" – Legendary Transonic Korean War InterceptorMiG-16 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-17 "Fresco" – High-Agility Jet & Vietnam Veteran MiG-18 – Experimental High-Altitude Research DesignationMiG-19 "Farmer" – The First Soviet Level Supersonic Fighter MiG-20 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-21 "Fishbed" – Most Produced Supersonic Fighter Jet in History MiG-22 – Skipped / Design study variant, never fieldedMiG-23 "Flogger" – Supersonic Variable-Sweep (Swing-Wing) Fighter MiG-24 – Skipped / Early development label, never assigned to an aircraftMiG-25 "Foxbat" – Pure-Speed Mach 3 Interceptor & Recon PlatformMiG-26 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-27 "Flogger-D/J" – Dedicated Swing-Wing Ground-Attack Jet MiG-28 – The Hollywood Myth (An American F-5 painted black for Top Gun!)🎬MiG-29 "Fulcrum" – Hyper-Maneuverable Air Superiority Fighter MiG-30 – Skipped / Internal design study number onlyMiG-31 "Foxhound" – Heavy Phased-Array Radar InterceptorMiG-32 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-33 – Advanced "Super Fulcrum" Prototype (Evolved to MiG-29M) MiG-34 – Skipped / Never officially assignedMiG-35 "Fulcrum-F" – Modern 4++ Generation Multirole Fighter 🔔 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you enjoyed this deep dive, don't forget to: Like this video if you learned something new! Subscribe and hit the bell icon so you don't miss the rest of our military aviation series! Share this video with a fellow aviation enthusiast. 📜 CREDITS & SOURCES Specifications and historical data compiled from official Mikoyan design bureau archives, Jane's All the World's Aircraft, and verified aviation history references. #AviationHistory #MIG #FighterJets #MilitaryTech #SovietAirForce #MIG29 #MIG21 #MIG25 #TopGun #DocuSeries