Hobby Master 2428 1/72 MIG-15bis Red 35 Chinese People's Volunteers AF 1950s

The MiG-15 (NATO name Fagot) was designed from information and technology gathered from captured WWII Germans. The main features of the Mig-15 were its simplicity and swept wings. The MiG-15bis was an improved single-seat fighter with better cannon, fuel capacity, avionics and a Klimov turbojet engine developed using an unlicensed Rolls-Royce Nene engine. All this was put in a strengthened airframe. The Allies were completely surprised when the Mig-15 arrived in Korea and quickly brought about the development of the F-86 Sabre.

Specifications

• Country of origin: Russia
• Manufacturer: Mikoyan-Gurevich
• Role: fighter/interceptor
• Crew: 1 X pilot
• Performance
  • Engine: 1 X 5,952 pound thrust Klimov VK-1 turbojet
  • Maximum Speed at Sea Level: 668mph (1,075km/hr)
  • Ceiling: 50,855ft.
  • Range: 1,156miles (1860km)
• Weight
  • Emptyt: 8,115lbs. (3,681kg)
  • Max Takeoff: 13,327lbs. (6,045kg)
• Dimensions
  • Wing Span: 33ft. 0.75in. (10,08m)
  • Length: 35ft. 7.5in. (10,86m)
  • Height: 12ft. 1.75in. (3,70m)
• Armament:
  • 1 X 37-mm N-37 cannon
  • 2 X 23-mm NS-23 or NR-23 cannon
  • Up to 1,100 pounds of mixed stores on under-wing hard-points