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MiG-9

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The MiG-9 was the Soviet Union's first jet fighter, first flown in 1946. It was an early attempt at jet propulsion, essentially applying it to an airframe designed for piston engines. While not a groundbreaking design, it represented a significant step in the development of Soviet aviation. The MiG design bureau, founded by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, was responsible for its creation. This aircraft paved the way for more advanced MiG jet fighters that would follow, such as the MiG-15, which saw extensive combat in the Korean War.12

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