MikoyanGurevich

Mikoyan-Gurevich, often abbreviated as MiG, refers to the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau, a Soviet and Russian fighter aircraft design organization. Founded in 1939 by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, it was established in Moscow as a key supplier of frontline fighters for the Soviet Air Forces. The bureau—designated OKB-155 in its early years—produced a succession of jet and piston aircraft that became widely exported and influential in international aviation.

During World War II and the early jet era, Mikoyan-Gurevich developed a series of aircraft that shaped Soviet air power. Notable early designs include the I-200 family and the MiG-3. After the war, the bureau produced a string of iconic jet fighters, such as the MiG-9, MiG-15, and MiG-17, culminating in the MiG-21, one of the most produced jet fighters in history. Subsequent generations introduced the MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-29, MiG-31, and later variants, covering air superiority, interceptor, and multi-role concepts.

The MiG line played a central role in the Soviet Union’s aerial doctrine during the Cold War, with widespread export to Warsaw Pact allies and other nations. Its fighters competed with designs from Sukhoi and others, emphasizing compact, robust, and relatively affordable aircraft that could be produced at scale.

In the post-Soviet period, the design bureau continued to operate under the MiG brand within the Russian aerospace industry, contributing designs and upgrades for contemporary air forces. The Mikoyan-Gurevich name remains associated with a broad family of fighters that influenced international military aviation for decades.