The Soviet Union's First Jet Fighter! (Sort of) | MiG I-250
Today we return to regular uploads, so let us celebrate by talking about a weird Soviet plane that tried (and failed) to bridge the gap between piston-powered and jet-powered aircraft: The MiG I-250! Research & Writing by Kevin Karr and Christoper 'Rex' Emerson. Want to support the channel? Become a patreon member here - / rexshangar Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - / discord Sources / Recommended Reading: Gordon, E., Gordon, Y., & Kommissarov, D. (2009). OKB Mikoyan: A History of the Design Bureau and Its Aircraft. Midland Publishing. Butowski, P., & Miller, J. (1991). OKB MIG: A History of the Design Bureau and Its Aircraft. Specialty PressPub & Wholesalers. Gunston, B., & Gordon, Y. (1998). MIG aircraft since 1937. Conway Maritime Press. Shavrov V.B. History of aircraft designs in the USSR 1938-1950.
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