MiG-3-34

MiG-3-34

MiG-3-15 (BK)

I-16 type 27

MiG-3-34

MiG-3-15 (BK)

I-16 type 27

USSR

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.7	2.7	2.3

Class:

Fighter

Interceptor

Research:4 600

Purchase:16 000

This page is about the Russian fighter MiG-3-34. For other versions, see MiG-3-15 and MiG-3-15 (BK).

Description

The MiG-3-34 is a rank II Russian fighter with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB) and 2.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.41.

The MiG-3-34 was built with the intention of making a fighter capable of fighting at high altitudes and this is reflected in the game. The MiG-3 is one of the few Soviet planes that fly decently at high altitudes, although still not as well as German or American planes. This gives the Soviets a hand in high altitude battles and gives them some defence against high-flying bombers. This plane has dual 20 mm that is powerful and accurate with the neat ability to equip "Armored-Targets" (Antitank) rounds.

General info

Flight Performance

The MIG 3-34 is not a turn fighter. It's a Boom & Zoom aircraft. It is a bit sluggish when turning, but the flaps help a lot. This aircraft climbs well. Upgrading helps a lot in this plane. Once upgraded it is enjoyable to fly though it may be a bit challenging to master, it is worth it.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 7,800 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
587	569	11000	23.2	24.1	12.8	12.8	450
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 7,800 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
641	612	11000	20.8	22.0	20.2	16	450

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		480	~12	~5

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 350	< 280	< 350	> 370

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
6,000 m	1,200 hp	1,446 hp

Survivability and armour

The overall survivability isn't bad. The pilot is very vulnerable. The plane's only armour is on the seat (8 mm and 8.5 mm). The structure of the plane is good. It isn't anything special. It can take a few hits. The fuel tanks sometimes explode and catch fire.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The MiG-3-34 is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)

Usage in battles

This aircraft can be used in 2 ways:

As an anti-aircraft artillery and light vehicle destroyer, or as a Boom & Zoom aircraft.

Its cannons can easily destroy anti-aircraft artillery when attacked from an angle. The cannons can easily destroy anti-aircraft artillery trucks and armoured vehicles.

It can destroy aircraft, especially bombers and ground attack aircraft. You should any aircraft flying in a straight line target. You should stay clear of Spitfire-s and Zero-s. It is good in a head-on situations. You should target these planes: IL-2, B-25, Yak 2 KABB, Do 217...

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator
II		Compressor	Airframe
III	Wings repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• 2 x ShVak 20 mm cannons which are powerful at close range
• Durable construction
• Using flaps improve turn time

Cons:

• Very long reload time
• Not very manoeuvrable in turns
• Pilot is vulnerable
• No additional armaments

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See also

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