Mikoyan-Gurevich SM-12
The Mikojan-Gurewitsch SM-12PM ( Russian Микоян-Гуревич СМ-12ПМ ) was a derivative of the SM-12 series, specially designed as an interceptor , with an intercepting radar in the enlarged bow section . The cannon armament was removed and the machine received only a pair of semi-active guided missiles. Finally, the SM-12PMU was created with an additional rocket engine under the fuselage to improve climbing performance. The SM-12PM / PMU represented the culmination of the MiG-19 development .
Technical specifications
| Parameter | SM-12PM (1957) |
|---|---|
| crew | 1 |
| span | 9.20 m |
| height | 3.74 m |
| Wing area | 25.00 m² |
| Top speed | 1740 km / h |
| Climbing time to 10,000 m | 4 min |
| Summit height | 17,400 m |
| Range | 1700 km |
| Engines | two TL RS-26, each 3600 kp with afterburner |
| Armament | two air-to-air guided missiles |
Web links
- avia.russian.ee: Mikoyan / Gurevich SM-12 ( Memento from June 9, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) (English)