It should be noted, however, that he flew newly built MiG-3, powered with Allison engine (lighter and more powerful, then AM-35) and newly built I-16, powered with ASh-62 engine from An-2, which is less powerful then the original M-62 and more over, equipped with different then original I-16 propeller.
Add to this, that both planes now flown under modern safety regulations and never were taken to the limits, they were pushed under real combat.
So, hardly this comparison is suitable for original WWII planes.
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01-27-2013, 11:32 AM
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