| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | I-221, 2A |
| Function | Fighter |
| Year | 1943 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Engines | 1*1400/1550hp AM-39 with 2*TK-2B |
| Length | 9.55m |
| Wingspan | 13.0m |
| Wing area | 22.44m2 |
| Empty weight | 3179kg |
| Loaded weight | 3888kg |
| Wing Load (kg/m2) | 170 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 2.45 |
| Speed at 0m | 600km/h |
| Speed at 7000m | 689km/h |
| Range | 1000km |
| Ceiling | 14500 m(calc) |
| Climb to 5000m | 4.6min |
| Armament | |
| Guns | 4*20mm ShVAK |
I-221, '2A' A.I.Mikoyan/M.I.Gurevich
This aircraft of the I-220 family was powered by new AM-39A engine, combined with pair of TK-2B superchargers. Powerplant performed well, at altitudes above 13000m. Aircraft was equipped with pressure cockpit.
First flown on December 2, 1943 by pilot P.A.Zhuravlev. Factory tests were not completed due to crash.
| Predecessor |
|
I-220, A |
| Development |
|
I-222, 3A |
References:
- "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.236-237;
- I-221, Mikoyan-Gurevich
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