Mig-3 Designed for high altitude combat, the Mig-3 was usually forced into roles which resulted in inferior performance. An excellent aircraft above 12,000 feet, its performance was seriously diminished at lower altitutes. According to one pilot, the Mig-3 flew like “a cow” below that altitude. It was a demanding plane to fly in any configuration, and it was relegated to defensive units fairly early in the war. The museum’s Mig-3 is the only flying Mig-3 anywhere in the world.
Military Aviation Museum
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SPECIFICATIONS: Country of Manufacture: Russia Manufacturer: Mikoyan-Gurevich Engine: Mikulin AM35-A Horsepower: 1,350 hp Empty Weight: 5,965 pounds Max Weight: 7,415 pounds Max Speed: 398 mph Ceiling: 39,400 feet Crew: One Ar mament: 1 x 12.7 mm MG 2 x 7.62 mm MGs 2 x 200 lbs bombs