The Aircraft
Mikoyan-Gurevich MIG-15
Description |
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| Manufacturer | Mikoyan_Gurevich |
| Base Model | Mig 15 |
| Nickname | Miget |
| Base Role | Fighter for the USSR |
| Crew | Pilot - (Pilot and Trainee in the two seater version) |
Specifications |
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| Length | 33' 3" | 10.0m |
| Height | 11' 2" | 3.4m |
| Wingspan | 33 ' 1" | 10.0m |
| Gross Weight | 11,256 lb | 5,111kg |
| Maximum Weight | 11,270 lb | 5,111kg |
| G Force Limits | 8 positive | 5 negative |
Propulsion |
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| Thrust | 6,000 lb |
| Number of engines | 1 |
| Power-plant | Klimov ZZVK - 1 (Rolls Royce "NENE" clone) |
Performance |
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| Range | 500 miles | 805 km | ||
| Cruise speed | 525 mph | 845 km/h | 456 kt | |
| Maximum speed | 700 mph | 1,170 km/h | 650 kt | Mach .91 |
| Ceiling | 48,000 ft | 14,000 m | ||
| Take off speed | 122 knots | |||
| Approach speed | 123 knots | |||
| Touch down speed | 124 knots | |||