Technical data
Type I-224, 4A
Function Fighter
Year 1944
Crew 1
Engines 1*1430/1860hp AM-39B with 1(or 2???)*TK-300B
Length 9.60m
Wingspan 13.0m
Wing area 22.44m2
Empty weight 3070kg
Loaded weight 3745kg
Wing Load (kg/m2) 167
Power load (kg/hp) 2.62
Speed at 0m 601km/h
Speed at 13000m 693km/h
Ceiling 14000m
Climb to 5000m 4.8min
Armament
Guns 2*20mm ShVAK

I-224, '4A' A.I.Mikoyan/M.I.Gurevich

16k b/w photo of I-224 at "History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.1 p.238

Almost identical to I-222/3A. Differed by improved air-air radiator (for the pressurized cockpit) under the fuselage and special high-altitude propeller with very wide blades.

During factory flight tests (Fall 1944) achieved altitude 14000m, but failed to demonstrate calculated range 1400km.

Predecessor I-222, 3A
Development I-225, 5A

References:
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