Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250 - Mig 13
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Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250(Mig 13)

    Mixed Power Fighter

    Engine: 1x Klimov VK-107A piston engine / 1x Khalshchevnikov VRDK jetbooster
    Wing Span: 9.5 m
    Length: 8.18 m
    Weight: Empty 2,935 kg / Loaded 3,680 kg
    Maximum Speed: 825 km/h
    Ceiling: 11,900 m
    Range: 1,380 km
    Crew: 1
    Armament: 3x 20mm cannons

History:
Designed in 1944, the I-250's Khalshchevnikov jet engine was of a simple design with the compressor being driven off the Klimov piston engine, it did how ever have a primitive variable exhaust nozzle, a novel feature in 1945. The aircraft's first flight was on the 3/3/1945, the design was improved in 1947 to be called the Mig 13. Unlike other mixed powered aircraft the I-250 was a success of sorts as it managed the stay in service until 1950 with the Soviet Navy's Baltic and Polar Fleet. Between 20 to 50 were made.

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