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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
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The I-225 is the latest claim to the throne of glorious Russian Bias! With its high speed, decent armament, good turning capabilities and solid climb rate, this Super-Mig is the best all around dogfighter Russia has to offer. Although relatively useless as an interceptor in real life, the I-225 is quite potent in War Thunder, being one of 4 Russian Props that is good at altitude, which is very unique for the Russian tree that is mostly comprised of low-altitude prop planes. From take-off and into the fight, this MiG is an overall smooth operator and can be very competitive even when facing early jets.<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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The I-225 is the latest claim to the throne of Russian prop-fighters! With its high speed, decent armament, good turning capabilities and solid climb rate, this Super-Mig is the best all around dogfighter Russia has to offer. Although relatively useless as an interceptor in real life, the I-225 is quite potent in War Thunder, being one of 4 Russian Props that is good at altitude, which is very unique for the Russian tree that is mostly comprised of low-altitude prop planes. From take-off and into the fight, this MiG is an overall smooth operator and can be very competitive even when facing early jets.
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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'''Armour plates:'''
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* 9 mm steel behind the pilot
  
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* 9 mm steel behind the pilot
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'''Critical components'''
 
* Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot
 
* Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot
 
* Fuel tank in front of the guns and behind the engine
 
* Fuel tank in front of the guns and behind the engine
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
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{{main|ShVAK (20 mm)}}
  
 
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* 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
 
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''Main article'': [[ShVAK (20 mm)]]
 
  
 
* 4 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose mounted (100 rpg = 400 total)
 
* 4 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose mounted (100 rpg = 400 total)
  
 
== Usage in the battles ==
 
== Usage in the battles ==
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The I-225 should be used to climb to bomber altitude (4-6 km) and act as an interceptor, and it can perform this role amicably with its good climb rate, high speed and powerful, fast firing quad ShVAK 20 mm cannons that are good at starting fires. Be wary that the MiG has no bulletproof glass in the front to protect this pilot, so you should never tail any bomber and approach from oblique angles or force head-ons.  
  
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If one either kills all the bombers or there are no bombers to be found, you are free to fly as a dogfighter versus other fighters. When engaging fighters, primarily employ a Boom-&-Zoom or energy fighting tactics. Versus less maneuverable planes such as the F8F-1B, you can potentially turn-fight but be careful to not lose too much energy, as you may struggle to regain it.
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If one either destroys all the bombers or there are no bombers to be found, you are free to fly as a dogfighter versus other fighters. When engaging fighters, primarily employ a Boom-&-Zoom or energy fighting tactics. Versus less maneuverable planes such as the F8F-1B, you can potentially turn-fight but be careful to not lose too much energy, as you may struggle to regain it.
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 was a development to remedy the technical deficiencies the previous MiG-1 was plagued by. Although maintaining the same airframe and basic construction as the MiG-1, the MiG was given a new designation due to the modifications were fitted as follows:
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The experimental high-altitude fighter/interceptor I-225 was created in the Mikoyan design bureau as part of work to develop new prototypes of fighter aircraft with new engines. The first experimental prototype was finished by May 9, 1944. The aircraft was designed to carry a powertrain consisting of a 2000 horsepower aircraft engine and a turbocharger. Its armament in comparison with previous prototypes was strengthened and consisted of four 20mm ShVAK cannons. In testing (primarily tests of the fighter’s speed and altitude options) the aircraft showed impressive results: it could reach a speed of almost 560 km/h near the ground and 720 km/h at high altitude. Just two I-225s were built for testing purposes. For various reasons, both aircraft crashed in testing. After a range of improvements and upgrades, in March 1947 work on this project was stopped.
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* The engine was moved forward 100 mm (4 in) to improve longitudinal stability.
 
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* A new water radiator (OP-310) was fitted
 
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* The first two modifications allowed an additional 250 litres (66 US gal) fuel tank to be fitted underneath the pilot's seat.
 
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* The outer wing panel dihedral was increased by one degree to increase lateral stability.
 
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* An additional oil tank was mounted under the engine.
 
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* Piping was fitted to use cooled inert exhaust gasses in the fuel tanks to reduce the chance of fire.
 
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* The back of the pilot's seat was armored with an 8 mm (0.31 in) plate (increased to 9 mm (0.35 in) in later models).
 
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* The supercharger intakes were streamlined.
 
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* The main landing gear was strengthened and the size of the main wheels was increased to 650 x 200 mm (25.5 x 7.87 in).
 
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* The canopy glazing was extended aft to improve the view to the rear which allowed for the installation of a shelf behind the pilot for an RSI-1 radio (later upgraded to an RSI-4).
 
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* The instrument panel layout was improved and a PBP-1A gunsight replaced the original PBP-1.
 
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* Ammunition for the ShKAS guns was increased to 750 rounds per gun.
 
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* Two additional underwing hardpoints were added to carry up to 220 kg (485 lb) of bombs, spray containers or RS-82 rockets. While being classed as an Interceptor, almost no dogfights on the Eastern Front took place above 4,000 meters, so the MiG was relegated to low altitude fighting, where all of its advantages over rival planes disappeared. Versus the BF 109 F-2 that was in service at the same time, the MiG had a higher speed at high altitudes, but since most dogfights took place below the MiG's optimal altitude, it lost quite a bit of speed to the F-2 and the heavier weight was very noticeable when trying to maneuver. Due to the defects mentioned, the MiG-3 was poorly received by its pilots and the German opponents had no respect for it. Thusly, only 3,500 planes were ever produced.
 
  
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The I-225 variant was fitted with a new Supercharger on the right side, new wings, a much more powerful engine and replaced the relatively weak ShKAS machine-guns with four ShVAK 20 mm cannons.
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''-From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5768-development-i-225-high-flyer-en Devblog]''
  
 
== Media ==
 
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5768-development-i-225-high-flyer-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> I-225: High Flyer!]
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Revision as of 16:30, 21 February 2019

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
I-225
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I-225
USSR flag.png USSR
IV Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
5.7 5.0 6.0
Class:
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Description

The I-225 in the garage


The I-225 is a Rank IV Russian fighter with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB), 5.0 (RB), and 6.0 (SB). This fighter was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries".

General info

Flight Performance

The I-225 is the latest claim to the throne of Russian prop-fighters! With its high speed, decent armament, good turning capabilities and solid climb rate, this Super-Mig is the best all around dogfighter Russia has to offer. Although relatively useless as an interceptor in real life, the I-225 is quite potent in War Thunder, being one of 4 Russian Props that is good at altitude, which is very unique for the Russian tree that is mostly comprised of low-altitude prop planes. From take-off and into the fight, this MiG is an overall smooth operator and can be very competitive even when facing early jets.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at ?,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 10450  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ???
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at ?,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 10450  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ???

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X X X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
820 320  ??? ~?? ~?
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< ??? < ??? < ??? > ???
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

Armour plates:

  • 9 mm steel behind the pilot

Critical components

  • Fuel tank in the fuselage behind the pilot
  • Fuel tank in front of the guns and behind the engine
  • Liquid cooling systems in front of the spars near the slats
  • Oil Cooling systems underneath the nose

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: ShVAK (20 mm)

The I-225 is armed with:

  • 4 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose mounted (100 rpg = 400 total)

Usage in the battles

The I-225 should be used to climb to bomber altitude (4-6 km) and act as an interceptor, and it can perform this role amicably with its good climb rate, high speed and powerful, fast firing quad ShVAK 20 mm cannons that are good at starting fires. Be wary that the MiG has no bulletproof glass in the front to protect this pilot, so you should never tail any bomber and approach from oblique angles or force head-ons.

If one either destroys all the bombers or there are no bombers to be found, you are free to fly as a dogfighter versus other fighters. When engaging fighters, primarily employ a Boom-&-Zoom or energy fighting tactics. Versus less maneuverable planes such as the F8F-1B, you can potentially turn-fight but be careful to not lose too much energy, as you may struggle to regain it.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not ontrollable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Offensive 20 mm belts
II Compressor Airframe
III Wings Repair Engine New 20 mm cannons
IV Engine Injection Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Responsive elevator
  • Inclusion of a supercharger mounted in place of the regular exhaust stacks allows for good performance at altitude
  • Decent, fast firing, nose mounted armament that's great at tearing apart any plane in front of it
  • Good speed at all altitudes
  • Solid maneuverability at most speeds
  • Above average roll rate
  • Offers a different playstyle compared to most Russian planes
  • Very good climb rate
  • Brutal acceleration in a dive
  • Amazing cockpit view, despite a few bars
  • Very powerful engine

Cons:

  • Cannons have low ammo count, only 100 RPG
  • ShVAK cannons have a reputation for sparking
  • The worst 20 mm HEI round out of any country in the game
  • No bulletproof glass means the pilot is easily knocked out
  • 6.3 BR means it can face early jets, which can pose a challenge
  • Airframe is very susceptible to damage

History

The experimental high-altitude fighter/interceptor I-225 was created in the Mikoyan design bureau as part of work to develop new prototypes of fighter aircraft with new engines. The first experimental prototype was finished by May 9, 1944. The aircraft was designed to carry a powertrain consisting of a 2000 horsepower aircraft engine and a turbocharger. Its armament in comparison with previous prototypes was strengthened and consisted of four 20mm ShVAK cannons. In testing (primarily tests of the fighter’s speed and altitude options) the aircraft showed impressive results: it could reach a speed of almost 560 km/h near the ground and 720 km/h at high altitude. Just two I-225s were built for testing purposes. For various reasons, both aircraft crashed in testing. After a range of improvements and upgrades, in March 1947 work on this project was stopped.

-From Devblog

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
  • other literature.


USSR fighters
I-15  I-15 WR · I-15 M-22 · I-15 M-25 · I-15bis · Krasnolutsky's I-15bis
  I-153 M-62 · Zhukovsky's I-153-M62 · I-153P
I-16  I-16 type 5 · I-16 type 10 · I-16 type 18 · I-16 type 24 · I-16 type 27 · I-16 type 28 · I-180S
I-29  I-29
I-185  I-185 (M-71) · I-185 (M-82)
I-225  I-225
ITP  ITP (M-1)
MiG-3  MiG-3-15 · MiG-3-15 (BK) · MiG-3-34
LaGG  I-301 · LaGG-3-4 · LaGG-3-8 · LaGG-3-11 · LaGG-3-23 · LaGG-3-34 · LaGG-3-35 · LaGG-3-66
La  La-5 · La-5F · La-5FN · La-7 · Dolgushin's La-7 · La-7B-20 · La-9 · La-11
Yak-1/7  Yak-1 · Yak-1B · Yak-7B
Yak-3  Yak-3 · Eremin's Yak-3(e) · Yak-3P · Yak-3T · Yak-3U · Yak-3 (VK-107)
Yak-9  Yak-9 · Yak-9B · Golovachev's Yak-9M · Yak-9T · Yak-9K · Yak-9U · Yak-9UT · Yak-9P
Other countries  ▂P-40E-1 · ▂P-47D-27 · ▂Hurricane Mk IIB · ▂Fw 190 D-9 · ▂Spitfire Mk IXc
P-39  ▂P-39K-1 · ▂Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 · ▂P-39Q-15
P-63  ▂P-63A-5 · ▂P-63A-10 · ▂P-63C-5

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