MiG 1.44 - Russia's forgotten next gen fighter

In the 1990s, the MiG 1.44 emerged as Russia’s ambitious answer to America’s Advanced Tactical Fighter program, representing a bold attempt to leap into the era of fifth-generation warfare. Born from the Soviet-era I-90 project, this radical delta-winged concept was designed to outperform its Western rivals. How? Through a combination of supermaneuverability, supercruise capabilities, and advanced stealth aspirations. While it promised revolutionary features packed into a multirole platform, the project was ultimately crippled by the collapse of the Soviet Union. After years of delays and funding shortages, the aircraft only managed two recorded test flights before being shelved in favor of the program that would eventually produce the Su-57. Today, the MiG 1.44 stands as a fascinating "what-if" of aviation history. A testament to the creativity of Soviet designers building the future of their military aviation arsenal. CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 01:03 Early History 02:25 Mikoyan I-90 Development 03:39 MFI & LFI Proposals 05:43 1.44 Demonstrator 07:39 Sukhoi start Su-30 & Su-35 08:25 First flight 09:05 Conclusion Support the Channel Join our Members & Merch shop for ad-free early access, exclusive military-themed discounts, and more perks: https://peacemaker.fashion _____________ Disclaimer _____________ Some original footage and recreated scenes (using simulators like DCS and War Thunder) may not be 100% accurate to the events depicted but have been used for illustrative and dramatic purposes where archival footage was unavailable or restricted by copyright. We aim to remain as historically accurate as possible given the available resources. We use synthetic narrator voices for clarity. Copyright Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the "fair dealing" provisions (ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A, ss 42/103B) of the Australian Copyright Act for purposes of research, study, criticism, review, and news reporting. All copyrights remain with their respective owners. Our videos are created for educational and historical documentation purposes. About Us: We are three aviation enthusiasts who create documentaries, interviews, and video essays focused on Australian and international military aviation history. Our channel explores the stories of military aircraft, fighter pilots, air battles, and the evolution of air power from WWI to today. We do our own research but are not experts in any particular area, so corrections and suggestions are welcome.