Russian Jets Used Steel: Why Soviet Fighters Chose Heavier Metal | WION Podcast

Why did Russian jets rely on heavy steel when American aircraft used lighter advanced metals? In this episode, we explore how Soviet engineers designed high speed interceptors like the MiG 25 to survive extreme aerodynamic heating, using rugged nickel steel that was easier to manufacture, weld and maintain at scale. While the approach added significant weight, it also delivered strength, thermal resistance and durability for demanding supersonic missions. The trade off required enormous engines and a fuel hungry design, but it proved that even a heavier aircraft could still achieve remarkable high altitude speed. This is the story of how manufacturing limits, military priorities and practical engineering shaped one of the Cold War’s most fascinating jet designs.

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