An experimental Soviet rocket interceptor developed under wartime emergency conditions and flown under power in 1942.
Primary roleInterceptor
First flight1942
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerBereznyak-Isayev design team
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI-1 | Prototype | Interceptor | Soviet Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Soviet Combat Aircraft of the Second World War, Volume 1: Single-Engined Fighters — Midland Publishing · Tier 3