Russian aircraft designer Ivan Mikoyan, co-creator of iconic MiG-29, dies aged 89
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[QUOTE]Ivan Mikoyan, Russian aircraft designer and one of the minds behind the MiG-29 fighter jet, the staple of the Soviet and Russian Air Forces, has died at the age of 89.
Mikoyan spent the majority of his career as a leading engineer at the 'MiG' Aircraft Corporation's design bureau, which was founded by his uncle Artyom Mikoyan.
Twice awarded the USSR State Prize for the project of the multipurpose fighter jet, Mikoyan remained a company adviser right up until his death.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE]Aircraft designer Ivan Mikoyan, the nephew of the legendary Soviet developer of MiG combat planes Artyom Mikoyan has died in Moscow aged 89, the Russian Defense Ministry’s TV Channel Zvezda reported on Friday.
"Ivan Mikoyan worked for the whole of his life at the design bureau that had been founded by his uncle Artyom Mikoyan in 1939. He worked as a leading engineer and a deputy chief designer," the TV Channel said in a statement.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE]During his career, he took part in the development of the design of the MiG-21 and the MiG-29 (NATO reporting name: "Fulcrum") fighters.
The Mikoyan MiG-29 is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft. It was developed in the Soviet Union by the Mikoyan design bureau in the 1970s to counter new US fighters such as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The MiG-29 entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1982.[/QUOTE]
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one of the greatest aircraft designers, designed some of the best aircraft in their generation.
[QUOTE=Blizzerd;51428836]one of the greatest aircraft designers, designed some of the best aircraft in their generation.[/QUOTe]
aint got shit on an f-16
[QUOTE=abcpea;51429265]aint got shit on an f-16[/QUOTE]
That doesn't make him any less influential. He was still an amazing designer.
I always felt like the MiG-21 was the AK-47 of the skies, such an iconic aircraft.
RIP
[QUOTE=abcpea;51429265]aint got shit on an f-16[/QUOTE]
In a 1 v 1 dogfight perhaps, but as a weapons platform the mig29 reigns supreme, and that was what it was designed for.
The doctrine it was built under was that the russians had far superior missile technology and the mig could just fire an f16 out of the air before it got close. Its carrying capacity was like, double the f16s? Its a workhorse. Not a racehorse.
Rest in peace,you magnificent russian bastard.
[QUOTE=Blizzerd;51431364]The doctrine it was built under was that the russians had far superior missile technology and the mig could just fire an f16 out of the air before it got close.[/QUOTE]
This was relevant until the AMRAAM came into the picture
[QUOTE=Blizzerd;51431364]Its carrying capacity was like, double the f16s? Its a workhorse. Not a racehorse.[/QUOTE]
It had the same load out capacity until the M models started rolling out. The F-16 had a better weapons platform simply because it's always had access to precision guided weapons such as AGM-65s and GBU-12s, while all of the MiG-29s A-G armaments where mostly unguided.
[QUOTE=abcpea;51429265]aint got shit on an f-16[/QUOTE]
The MiG 15 he helped design swept American aircraft from the skies of Korea until we rushed the F-86 into service to match it.
The MiG 17 and 19 (one of the first supersonic fighters, I might add) were able to compete with their contemporary American counterparts (the century series american fighters) for a decade.
The MiG 21 was the closest thing to a flying AK that I can think of: mass produced, reliable, saw tons of combat action, and remains in use today. It was responsible for numerous American losses in Vietnam and saw a number of North Vietnamese pilots to ace status.
The MiG 25 was one of the fastest aircraft to ever fly (mach 2.5 - 2.7 sustainable, up to mach 3.2 at the cost of total engine damage). The only thing faster than it was the SR-71, and that thing ain't an interceptor.
The MiG 31 is a modernization of the MiG 25, and trades some of the speed for avionics and armament. It is roughly comparable to the F-15 and F-16.
And last but not least, you have the aptly named MiG 29 Fulcrum: the pivotal backbone of the Russian air force today. As mentioned above, you could compare it and the F-15/16 like you would compare apples and oranges.
Do not underestimate the work of talented engineers because of what nation they hail from, or whatever balance the realm of military aviation currently finds itself in. This man helped shape aerospace engineering over the course of the entire Cold War, and I doubt his legacy will end there.
Also just found this on wiki:
[QUOTE]According to the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are currently 44 privately owned MiG-21s in the U.S.[127][/QUOTE]
Wow, owning your own supersonic fighter jet is pretty cool i guess
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