Wings of Russia documentary. Episode 3 of 18. Fighters. The Jet Era

A fighter is designated to have superiority over aircraft of any other class. Speed is one of the most important components of success. During the Second World War the maximum speed of serial fighters significantly increased. However, the propeller was capable of bringing aircraft only to a certain limited speed. The way out was found in the creation of a principally new type of engine - the jet engine. See the episode to know more about BI-1, Yak-15, МiG-9, La-150, Su-9, Yak-23, МiG-15, МiG-17, Su-17, I-350, МiG-19, Lа-160, Lа-15, Yak-25 (year 1947), Yak-25, Ye-2, Ye-4, МiG-21F, Su-7, Su-9, Su-11, Yak-28P, La-250А, Lа-200, I-320, Lа-176, Tu-128. --- This is the 3 episode of the 18-episodes series complete story of Russian/Soviet aircraft. Every type of aircraft featured in this series: fighters, bombers, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, transport and passenger aircraft, hydroplanes, training and sports aircraft, naval aviation, WIG craft and air cushion vessels, helicopters. ===== offers the unique selection of plastic model kits, decals and accessories from ex-USSR. We also offer the Russian and Ukrainian illustrated military magazines, a lot of books and monographs, even rare and antique on military, history and similar subject. See us here and