I-224, '4A', Mikoyan-Gurevich

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

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 140000 m, but failed to demonstrate calculated range 1400km.

Predecessor I-222, 3A

Development I-225, 5A

Technical data

Type

I-224, 4A

Function

Fighter

Year

1944

Crew

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

167kg/m²

Power load

2.62kg/hp

Speed at 0m

601km/h

Speed at 13000m

693km/h

Ceiling

14000m

Climb to 5000m

4.8min

Armament

Guns

2*20mm ShVAK