Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15

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A rare MiG-15 jet fighter in Vietnamese Air Force colors displayed on the flight deck with the New York skyline in the background.

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Aircraft

MiG-15 MIG15

Vietnamese Air Force camouflage

0327

Registration

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Skyline Symphony, Military Maverick, First Catch

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Love the bold camo livery—foreground posts and flat sky make the scene less dramatic.

Insights

Aviation History

The MiG-15 is one of the world\'s first successful jet fighters, famed for its pivotal role in the Korean War. It introduced swept wings and jet power to large scale dogfighting.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare in active flying condition, mostly museum pieces or warbirds.

Record Flights

Set speed and altitude records for its era; routinely used in high-G dogfights during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Safety & Events

Famous for numerous dogfights against F-86 Sabres during the Korean War.

Future Outlook

Preserved as a museum exhibit.

Specifications

Klimov VK-1 turbojet

Engine

10.08 m

Wingspan

10.1 m

Length

1,310 km

Range

780 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

4,980 kg

MTOW

3.7 m

Height

26.5 kN (6,000 lbf)

Thrust

Not formally rated (military type)

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