Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-3

We're proud to introduce an easy-to-build sport-scale model of this classic WWII fighter for a Speed-400 or Mega 16/15/5 brushless motor.

History

The Luftwaffe was taken by surprise when some of its high-altitude reconnaissance planes were lost to unseen Soviet fighters at the beginning of Operation Barbarossa. Those fighters were the Soviet's high-speed, high-altitude Mig-3 interceptors.

Unfortunately, most of the aerial combat on the Eastern Front was at low altitude, where the Mig-3 - flown as a replacement for conventional fighters and ground attack aircraft - was not a great performer. Even so, the aircraft was in service almost until the end of the war. The Soviets built more than 3,300 Mig-3 aircraft.

The Kit

Designed by Terry Majewski from scale 3-views and profile illustrations, it is nearly to scale in profile and plan views.

Specifications

• Span 31"
• Length 26"
• Wing Area 164 SQ IN
• Weight RTF estimated 19 OZ
• Wing Loading 16.6 OZ / SF
• Motor: Speed-400 or Mega 16/15/5T
• Recommended Battery: 8 cell 1100 NiMh

Plans are available separately from TDM Models.

Flight Report

Terry Majewski reports: "this Mig-3 has proven to be an excellent flyer. The model has gentle stall characteristics and slows down nicely for landing. In the air the airplane fly nicely at 50-60% throttle or really moves out at 80%+ throttle. The flowing lines of the Mig-3 make it a pretty sight on low flybys."

To order this kit, please go to the Kits page.

Scratchbuilders

Free Downloads

Construction Manual (Version 2.7 - 9 March 2008)
Revised Scoop Detail (10 Jan 06)
Revised Tail Block Detail (12 Jan 06)
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