About
The MiG‑9 was the USSR’s first turbojet fighter, flying in 1946 and entering service in 1948. Powered by twin BMW‑003–derived RD‑20 engines, it marked the shift into the jet age, though gun‑gas flameouts at high altitude were a notable flaw
Playstyle
An early energy fighter best flown with boom‑and‑zoom tactics—leveraging its impressive speed, dive performance, and energy retention. It can hold altitude well but has weak climb, so avoid sustained vertical engagements
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ High top (~910 km/h) and optimal speed (~720 km/h)
➕ Excellent speed retention and dive performance
➕ Strong armament: 2×23 mm NS‑23 + 1×37 mm N‑37D cannons
Cons
➖ Very poor thrust-to-weight ratio (~0.26)
➖ Low turn rate (~28 °/s) and sluggish roll (~142 °/s)
➖ Limited ammo capacity—requires precise bursts
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- In-game, unique for having zero turn‑induced drag—no speed loss when pulling Gs
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