Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis. The Soviet Union developed the MiG-15 following World War II and the fighter entered service in 1949. By 1952 the Soviets provided the MiG-15 (NATO code name "Fagot") to a number of communist satellite nations, including North Korea. In 1950 the Soviets began production of a more capable version, the MiG-15bis. The MiG-15bis used a more powerful engine and hydraulically boosted ailerons. During the Korean War, both versions of the MiG-15 operated extensively against United Nations forces.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Two 23mm cannons and one 37mm cannon plus rockets or 2,000 lbs. of bombs
Engine: Klimov VK-1 of 6,000 lbs. thrust (developed from the British Rolls-Royce "Nene" engine)
Maximum speed: 670 mph
Range: 500 miles
Ceiling: 51,000 ft.
Span: 33 ft. 1 1/2 in.
Length: 33 ft. 3 5/8 in.
Height: 11 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 11,270 lbs. maximum
Serial number: 2015357