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In our TL the Polikarpov I-185 didn't get introduced due to a variety of reasons.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-185

It was however an excellent fighter which was likely superior to the Bf-109 which would be its main adversary if built Suppose for a minute that the I-185 becomes the Red Air Force's new fighter and enters production in 1941 instead of the Yak-9. What effect would this have had on the war? Would it be noticable or negligible?
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