Overview
The MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet fighters. It was powered by a Soviet copy of the British Rolls-Royce Nene engine, which Britain had sold to the USSR in 1946.
When it appeared over Korea in 1950 it shocked US forces by outclassing all their jets until the F-86 Sabre arrived. Around 18,000 were built in the USSR, China, Poland and Czechoslovakia, making it one of the most produced jet aircraft ever. Specifications are for the MiG-15bis.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 10.11 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.08 m |
| Height | 3.70 m |
| Wing area | 20.6 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 3,580 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 6,105 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,076 km/h |
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| Range | 1,330 km |
| Ferry range | 1,975 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m |
| Rate of climb | 51.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Klimov VK-1 |
| Thrust (each) | 26.5 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 1 × 37 mm N-37 cannon
- 2 × 23 mm NR-23 cannons
Photos
Photo 1: Rob Schleiffert / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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