Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15UTI (Midget)

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A preserved MiG-15UTI trainer sits on static display, its tandem canopy and nose intake characteristic of the classic early Cold War jet.

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Aircraft

MiG-15UTI (Midget)

Bare-metal military finish with a red intake cover and side number 0409

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Clean side view and sharp details, but the red stanchion and background MiG slightly distract from the aircraft's impact.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8820, -117.2660

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

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Aviation History

The MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet fighters and became a major Soviet combat aircraft of the early Cold War. The UTI was its two-seat trainer variant.

Fleet Rarity

The MiG-15 is retired from most air forces; surviving examples are mainly preserved or privately operated, with very few remaining in active military service.

Safety & Events

The MiG-15 gained prominence in the Korean War, where it was a principal opponent of United Nations jet fighters.

Specifications

10.08 m

Wingspan

10.10 m

Length

1,240 km

Range

700 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

5,040 kg

MTOW

3.70 m

Height