Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-8
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The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-8 (Russian: ) was a Soviet experimental aircraft of 1945. Nicknamed Utka ("duck"), it was a propeller-driven design of an unusual canard configuration, powered by a Shvetsov M-11 engine with a pusher propeller.
The aircraft was used as a testbed in developing the swept wing of the MiG-15, and afterwards continued to fly as communication/utility aircraft for the OKB.
Being made of wood and fabric, it was very light and reportedly a favorite among MiG OKB test pilots for its docile slow-speed handling characteristics.
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