Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15

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29 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

Preserved at the National Air and Space Museum.

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Judge Dredd · 29 Mar 2026

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Aircraft

MiG-15 MIG15

Soviet Air Force (bare metal, red markings)

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Location

Washington Dulles International Airport

IAD/KIAD

38.9114, -77.4446

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Washington Dulles International Airport IAD

Airport

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Aviation History

One of the most historically significant jet fighters; first swept-wing jet to achieve combat superiority, famous for Korean War engagements with F-86 Sabres

Fleet Rarity

Rare in active service; hundreds survive in museums or as privately owned warbirds

Record Flights

Credited with propelling the Soviet Union to jet parity with the West during the early Cold War; various MiG-15s have been used for record-breaking speed/altitude climbs of the era

Safety & Events

Participated in major Korean War air battles (\'MiG Alley\'), many noted Cold War defection flights and shootdowns

Future Outlook

Retired from military service; preserved in museums and sometimes flown as a warbird

Specifications

Klimov VK-1 turbojet

Engine

10.08 m

Wingspan

10.10 m

Length

1,200 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

5,044 kg

MTOW

3.70 m

Height

26.5 kN (5,950 lbf)

Thrust

N/A (not certified per ICAO civil standards, but >120 dB typical military jet of era)

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