Overview
The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-8 was a supersonic jet fighter developed in the Soviet Union, intended to replace the MiG-21. 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.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 16.90 m |
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| Wingspan | 7.15 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | Tumansky R-21 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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