MiG-15 Fagot

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15, NATO reporting name "Fagot", was one of the first truly successful swept-wing jet fighters, shock-triggering a paradigm shift in aerial warfare during the Korean War. First flown in 1947, it featured a robust 35-degree swept wing and was powered by the Klimov RD-45 engine, a Soviet reverse-engineered version of the British Rolls-Royce Nene. The MiG-15's introduction in Korea completely outclassed the straight-wing American jets like the F-80 Shooting Star, forcing the rapid deployment of the F-86 Sabre. Its combination of high-altitude performance, heavy cannon armament (two 23 mm and one 37 mm), and rugged construction made it a classic adversary and one of the most-produced jet aircraft in history.

MiG-15bis

The primary production variant, entering service in 1950. It featured a more powerful Klimov VK-1 engine, improvements to the airframe, and revised armament. It was the version most widely used during the Korean War, where it earned its classic status.

Specs
Engine type	Klimov VK-1
Length	33.1 ft / 10.10 m
Height	12.2 ft / 3.70 m
Wingspan	33.1 ft / 10.8 m
Seats	1

MiG-15UTI

The "Midget" was a tandem two-seat jet trainer. It was the primary jet trainer for the Soviet Union and its allies for decades. Notably, Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, died while piloting a MiG-15UTI during a training flight.

Specs
Engine type	Klimov RD-45F
Length	33.1 ft / 10.10 m
Height	12.2 ft / 3.70 m
Wingspan	33.1 ft / 10.8 m
Seats	2