I-270 (ZH), A.I.Mikoyan/M.I.Gurevich


T
he I-270(ZH) was a rocket-powered target defence all-metal fighter, with thin straight wings and a T-tail. Aircraft was equipped with pressurized cockpit for high altitude operations. Prototypes carried no weapons.
Both prototypes were destroyed by reasons not related to aircraft construction.
12k drawing by I.G.Soultanov at "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.2 p.304
References:
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.2 p.304-305;
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  • I-270(ZH), Mikoyan-Gurevich
  • Mikoyan-Gurevich I-270
    		• Technical data
    Type I-270
    Zh
    Function fighter
    Year 1947
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*1450/1590kg L.S.Dushkin/V.P.Glushko RD-2M-3V
    Wing Span 7.75m
    Wing Area 12.0m2
    Length 8.92m
    Height 3.08m
    Empty Weight 1893kg
    Takeoff Weight 4120kg
    Wing Load 343kg/m2
    Trust-to-Weight 0.39
    Speed 0m 1000km/h
    Speed 15000m 926km/h
    Landing Speed 168km/h
    Takeoff Roll 895m
    Landing Roll 493m
    Ceiling 17000m
    Climb to 10000m 2.37min
    Range 8.5 minutes power.
    Armament 2*g23mm NS-23 40rpg
    Modified October 22, 1997
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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