A flown Russian advanced tactical-fighter prototype from the MFI program, intended to explore technologies for a post-Soviet air-superiority aircraft.
Primary roleFighter
First flight2000
OriginRussian Federation
ManufacturerMikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiG 1.44 prototype | Prototype | Fighter | Russian Aerospace Forces |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
MiG 1.44 prototype
MiG 1.44 prototype — C018 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 2 × Lyulka-Saturn AL-41F-family afterburning turbofans
Armament: Prototype did not field an operational weapons fit; the MFI concept envisioned internal and external fighter armament.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2000-01 — Jane's Information Group · Tier 3