The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Complete type example of a Soviet designed and made all metal MiG-15bis fighter aircraft. The aircraft has a clear perspex 'blister' canopy for the one pilot, rearward swept wings mounted to a short fuselage with a large intake at the front. The complete original radio communications equipment is included with the aircraft. The engine consists of a single Klimov VK-1 centrifugal flow turbojet delivering maximum static thrust of 5,922lbs (2,700kg). The Klimov engine is an unlicenced Russian reverse-engineered copy of the Rolls Royce 'Nene' engine. The installed armament consists of one 37mm N-37 cannon (starboard/right side), and two NR-23 cannon (both on port/left side of fuselage). There are no squadron or unit markings applied to the aircraft, with only the Soviet Air Force style red stars in all standard positions. The aircraft is in natural metal finish.
The Soviet designed and made MiG-15 fighter was first introduced to combat during the Korean War in November 1950. It was operated by Communist Chinese, North Korean and Russian air units and soon forced the United Nations (UN) countries, including Australia, to commit more advanced aircraft to the war..
This example is an original Soviet built MiG-15bis variant which was discovered in Russia in 1992. It is of the same type and production batch as MiGs known to have flown during the Korean conflict. According to an interrogation report of a 1953 North Korean defector, about 900 MiGs saw service during the conflict. About 100 were flown by North Koreans, 400 by the Chinese and 400 by Soviet pilots.
There are only three other Soviet built MiG-15bis known to be preserved. The Memorial acquired this aircraft in 1993. The forward fuselage and engine of the MiG-15 are on display in Aircraft Hall of the Australian War Memorial.
Forward fuselage section of a Soviet Mig 15bis fighter, incorporating cockpit, armament and engine. The Soviet designed and made MiG-15 fighter was first introduced to combat during the Korean War i
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