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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]]. | ||
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* 4 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose mounted (100 rpg = 400 total) | * 4 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose mounted (100 rpg = 400 total) | ||
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* Solid maneuverability at most speeds | * Solid maneuverability at most speeds | ||
* Above average roll rate | * Above average roll rate | ||
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* Very good climb rate | * Very good climb rate | ||
* Brutal acceleration in a dive | * Brutal acceleration in a dive | ||
* Amazing cockpit view, despite a few bars | * Amazing cockpit view, despite a few bars | ||
* Very powerful engine | * Very powerful engine | ||
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* The worst 20 mm HEI round out of any country in the game | * The worst 20 mm HEI round out of any country in the game | ||
* No bulletproof glass means the pilot is easily knocked out | * No bulletproof glass means the pilot is easily knocked out | ||
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* Airframe is very susceptible to damage | * Airframe is very susceptible to damage | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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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. | 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 [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5768-development-i-225-high-flyer-en Devblog]'' | + | ''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5768-development-i-225-high-flyer-en Devblog]'' |
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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 08:17, 8 March 2019
Contents
Description
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
The I-225 is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose mounted (100 rpg = 400 total)
Usage in 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 play style 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
- 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.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| 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 · 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 |
