mid fuselage right side details

MiG-3 restoration by Rusavia at MAKS 2005

right side fuselage details

Updated on September 10, 2005 file name: right-side.htm

Photos copyright by Yuri Pasholok

The right side of this rebuilt plane strictly resembles to the original one, except for some small details in the rear fuselage:

the small holes in the circle, resembling an electric socket, is in different position than on original planes;
an hole for the wire aerial and a small ventilation hole behind the canopy are missing;
and an oval door in lower position, perhaps for oxygen bottle refuelling, is missing.

The rectangular fairing is located just close to the canopy; it covers some large bolts connecting the wooden rear fuselage to the steel tube strut of the mid fuselage.

Further bolts are hidden by the rear wing junction.

The long oval plate behind the exhaust stacks should be made of steel sheet for better resistance to heat.

This image shows the aluminium alloy panels that cover the mid fuselage frame. They are joined to supports by dzud locks, that appear similar to large screw heads.

Noteworthy is the slot for the antenna mast (not installed) in fron of the windshield, on the right side only.

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