The Soviet Piston-Jet Hybrid Fighter, and Why It Was Doomed | MiG I-250

Today we return to regular uploads, so let us celebrate by talking about a weird Soviet plane that tried (and failed) to bridge the gap between piston-powered and jet-powered aircraft: The MiG I-250! Research & Writing by Kevin Karr and Christoper 'Rex' Emerson. Want to support the channel? Become a patreon member here - https://patreon.com/rexshangar Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/GMQkpeccjc Sources / Recommended Reading: Gordon, E., Gordon, Y., & Kommissarov, D. (2009). OKB Mikoyan: A History of the Design Bureau and Its Aircraft. Midland Publishing. Butowski, P., & Miller, J. (1991). OKB MIG: A History of the Design Bureau and Its Aircraft. Specialty PressPub & Wholesalers. Gunston, B., & Gordon, Y. (1998). MIG aircraft since 1937. Conway Maritime Press. Shavrov V.B. History of aircraft designs in the USSR 1938-1950.