The MiG-8 program ultimately ended after a limited number of prototypes were built and tested. The Soviet Union shifted its focus toward larger, more capable transport aircraft, such as the Il-14 and Il-18, which could handle more significant payloads and longer distances. As a result, the MiG-8 did not see widespread use and was phased out in favor of more advanced designs. However, the aircraft still holds a unique place in the history of Soviet aviation, representing one of the early attempts to explore the potential of small, lightweight transport aircraft within the framework of Cold War-era military and logistical needs.
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