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The MiG-15 was designed in 1948 and completed its maiden flight on December 31. In 1949 the aircraft entered service with the Soviet Air Force as one of the first swept- wing jets and quickly earned the reputation as a killer flying against USAF F-80s, RAAF Meteors, P-51 and Corsairs. The MiG-15 ruled the skies until the USAF F-86 Sabre arrived on scene. The original goal of the MiG-15 was to shoot down B-29 bombers so the MiG was equipped with two 23 mm and a single 37 mm cannon located under the nose. Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 FagotDesigned to meet a Soviet Air Force requirement for a high-performance jet fighter, the MiG-15 was first flown on December 30, 1947. The MiG-15 was used by several communist nations-including the USSR and North Korea-and was one of the first truly successful swept-wing fighters. It could shoot down heavy bombers and could climb faster and higher than its American rival, the F-86. Fortunately for the F-86, it also turned poorly and had high mach instability, which limited it as a dogfighter. It was poorly matched with the F-86 but excelled in its role as a bomber interceptor, frequently preventing B-29s from operating during the day.© Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master's 1:72 scale MiG-15 has a near-seamless construction, exceptionally crisp panel lines and just the right number of features. The canopy slides open or can be removed for an unobstructed view of the cockpit interior, highly detailed dials and gauges, control stick and side panel equipment. Three cannon pods below the nose house 23mm and 37mm cannons, each fitted with separately applied barrels. The air intake separator has transparent headlights, and most releases feature configurable speed brakes. The solid metal wing has configurable flaps that expose internal structural detail when deployed and exceptionally detailed landing gear struts and actuator arms. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power SeriesThe Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
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