MiG-3 AM-38
updated on April 10, 2005                                                file name: mig3am38.html
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This aircraft is the only MiG-3 fitted with the AM-38 engine in factory in August 1941. This engine gave higher power but less altitude capability than the AM-35A. The aircraft had a significant improvement in its low-altitude performance, and outclassed even the Bf-109F. The trials showed the necessity to redesign the oil and water radiators because of the higher heat generation of the new engine, and as well, the Il-2 program was prioritary for the use of the AM-38 engine. Because of these factors, the program was halted.
A pair of other MiG-3s were re-engined in such  way in operative units.

The characteristics look to be:

This plan view is hypothetical, based on the similarity of the profile camo scheme with the example "white 04".
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