How to spot it
A stubby jet fighter with a round nose intake, swept wings with fences and a tailplane set partway up the fin.
Often confused with
North American F-86 Sabre
The MiG-15 has its tailplane high on the fin and wing fences; the Sabre has a low tailplane and a clean wing.
Mikoyan MiG-15 vs North American F-86 Sabre: side by sideMikoyan MiG-17
The MiG-17 has a more swept wing with three fences on each side; the MiG-15 has two.
Mikoyan MiG-15 vs Mikoyan MiG-17: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Mikoyan (MiG) |
|---|---|
| Type | Vintage aircraft |
| ICAO code | MG15 |
| First flight | 1947 |
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