Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15

04 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

MiG-15s are now only flown by private collectors, airshow operators, and museums. '1713' is a display number, not a contemporary registration.

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Aircraft

MiG-15 MIG15

Soviet-style silver with red star and stripes

1713 (DISPLAY MARKING, NOT CIVIL REGISTRATION)

Registration

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Revolutionary early-generation Soviet jet fighter, iconic for its dominance during the Korean War.

Fleet Rarity

Small number on civil registry, primarily operated by private owners and museums today.

Record Flights

No civilian endurance records; was mainstay fighter for numerous countries and saw major combat in the 1950s.

Safety & Events

Famous for 'MiG Alley' dogfights; many aerial victories during Korean War.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a warbird; many in museums or limited airworthy condition globally.

Specifications

Klimov VK-1 centrifugal turbojet

Engine

10.08 meters

Wingspan

10.10 meters

Length

1,200 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

Pilot only (single-seat fighter)

Capacity

5,048 kg

MTOW

3.70 meters

Height

26.5 kN (5,950 lbf)

Thrust

Estimated 120 dB (Pre-ICAO Annex 16, not rated to modern ICAO standards)

Noise

Markings are for display/historic accuracy and do not represent current military service. Actual registration, if any, not visible.