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* Poor turning circle
 
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* Compression at high speeds
 
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* Poor forward visibility in simulator, as a large canopy frame and the gunsight block the top and bottom
 
* Extremely challenging to use when stock
 
* Extremely challenging to use when stock
 
* Armament difficult to use (low velocities, low ammo and two different trajectories)
 
* Armament difficult to use (low velocities, low ammo and two different trajectories)

Revision as of 06:02, 19 January 2021

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This page is about the Chinese jet fighter J-2. For other variants, see MiG-15 (Family).
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J-2
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Description

The J-2 is a rank V Chinese jet fighter with a battle rating of 8.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision". It is a Chinese version of the MiG-15bis and performs identically to it.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 0 m1 076 km/h
Turn time20 s
Max altitude15 500 m
EngineKlimov VK-1
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight5 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 0 m - sea level)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 1,061 1,046 15500 21.0 22.0 41.4 39.8 475
Upgraded 1,087 1,076 20.4 20.7 59.7 50.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
0 450 N/A 650 450 ~12 ~6
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 600 < 700 < 750 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Empty mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Klimov VK-1 1 3,648 kg 233 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Takeoff
Weight
Weight (each) Type 8m fuel 20m fuel 28m fuel
892 kg Centrifugal-flow turbojet 3,980 kg 4,478 kg 4,810 kg 5,485 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition 100% WEP 8m fuel 20m fuel 28m fuel MTOW
Stationary 2,450 kgf N/A 0.62 0.55 0.51 0.45
Optimal 2,450 kgf
(0 km/h)
N/A 0.62 0.55 0.51 0.45

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear450 km/h
  • 10 mm steel armour plates in front of the cockpit and behind the pilot's head rest.
  • 64 mm bulletproof glass front windshield.
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks behind the pilot and under the jet engine nozzle.
  • Jet engine located in the rear of the aircraft, pilot seated in front.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 798 → 4 163 Sl icon.png
RB8 052 → 11 981 Sl icon.png
SB9 167 → 13 640 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications90 900 Rp icon.png
146 400 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training86 000 Sl icon.png
Experts300 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 700 Ge icon.png
Research Aces720 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
120 / 370 / 600 % Sl icon.png
196 / 196 / 196 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
6 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
6 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 200 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
4 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
4 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
4 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
4 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
ns23_belt_pack
Research:
6 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 800 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
ns23_new_gun
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
S-5K
Research:
5 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 200 Sl icon.png
310 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
ns37_belt_pack
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 200 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
S-5M
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 200 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
BD-2-48
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 200 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
n37_new_gun
Research:
4 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
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S-21
Research:
4 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 137 mm Type 37-1 cannon
Ammunition40 rounds
Fire rate400 shots/min
Weapon 22 x 23 mm Type 23-1 cannon
Ammunition160 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min

The J-2 is armed with:

  • 1 x 37 mm N-37D cannon, chin-mounted (40 rpg)
  • 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, chin-mounted (80 rpg = 160 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (4)
Setup 12 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bomb
Setup 216 x S-5K rockets
Setup 316 x S-5M rockets
Setup 42 x S-21 rockets

The J-2 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (200 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (500 kg total)
  • 16 x S-5K rockets
  • 16 x S-5M rockets
  • 2 x S-21 rockets

Usage in battles

At higher ranks of the Chinese aviation line, the J-2, which is a reverse-engineered MiG-15 series, is one of the most iconic jet fighter aircraft designs from after the Second World War. Earning its reputation on fame over the skies of Korea against its US contemporary, the F-86 Sabre.

The J-2 features a powerful cannon arrangement of 2 x 23 mm and 1x 37 mm, excellent high altitude performance and is highly effective in vertical manoeuvres. Unlike the MiG-9 that comes before it, the J-2 is also the first jet aircraft in the Chinese tree to feature an air brake which is extremely useful in combat situations. The jet fighter does, however, have its downsides. The lack of an "all-flying tailplane" (such as that featured on the Sabre) leads to less control over the aircraft at higher speeds approaching 1,000 km/h. While the MiG is initially faster in acceleration by comparison to the Sabre, this does mean that once both aircraft are up at higher speeds, the Sabre will hold some advantages over the J-2. It should be noted that if you load 8 minutes of fuel instead of the regular (for most pilots) 20, it drastically improves your performance. However, this is not recommended to be done at the beginning of the match as most matches last longer than 8 minutes, and should instead be done when you land mid-match.

The combination of 37 mm and 23 mm cannons creates aiming issues for pilots not familiar with their ballistic properties or velocity. Due to the size of these cannons, ammunition pools are restricted by comparison to other top tier jet aircraft. To help compensate the two different trajectories of the armament, it is recommended to use 'rolling' manoeuvres, as the rudder may lock in high speeds. To aim with these cannons, it is best to estimate the lead with the experience built up with planes beforehand (eg. La-9) and add extra distance over the estimated lead (about double from the estimated).

Once pilots have learned to use the J-2's excellent rate of climb, acceleration and high altitude capabilities to their advantage, the downsides of the aircraft are far less significant than the positives. In the right hands, theJ-2 can be a devastating combatant, capable of dealing with any aircraft in-game swiftly. Teamwork, squads, and communication will also be beneficial when flying the J-2 as effective coordination between multiple pilots allow you to use this aircraft to its maximum potential. After mastering the J-2, you can research its improved variant, the J-4 (reverse-engineered MiG-17). The J-2 shares much of its performance abilities and issues.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Flaps can be deployed at high speeds
  • Capable and useful air brake
  • High rate of climb
  • Great acceleration
  • Deadly armament capable of making snapshots
  • Large calibre cannons and their high one-second burst mass makes quick deflection shots easier
  • Excellent energy retention
  • Has a gyro gunsight, allowing more accurate lead

Cons:

  • Abysmal roll rate
  • Poor turning circle
  • Compression at high speeds
  • Poor forward visibility in simulator, as a large canopy frame and the gunsight block the top and bottom
  • Extremely challenging to use when stock
  • Armament difficult to use (low velocities, low ammo and two different trajectories)
  • Guns tend to spark a lot (the N-37 in particular)
  • No G-suit, so maintaining control is difficult when turning at high speeds
  • Has a thick piece of cockpit frame above the gunsight, creating inconveniences and obstructions in a battle

History

In-game description

After World War II was over, the leaders of the USSR realized that they were behind the leading states of the world in the sphere of jet aircraft construction, most notably in the full-scale production of turbojet engines. Consequently, a delegation including the designers A. I. Mikoyan and V. Y. Klimov was sent to Great Britain towards the end of 1946. Their negotiations were successful, resulting in the purchase of two of the most advanced turbojet engines at that time: the Rolls-Royce Derwent Mk.V and the Rolls-Royce Nene I/Nene II. The British consented to sell their newest strategic designs easily enough, since they believed that the Soviet industrial/technological apparatus could not handle the mass production of sophisticated assemblies. However, very soon that the Rolls-Royce engines were launched into full-scale Soviet production under the designations RD-500 and RD-45.

The emergence of the new engines led to the creation of Soviet jet fighters able to compete with the leading models of the world. In 1947, the Mikoyan Design Bureau started the development of a front line fighter with a Nene (RD-45) turbojet engine and an airtight cockpit: the I-310 ("S"). The first S-01 prototype aircraft made its first flight on December 30, 1947, and, after working on the test results, was launched into full-scale production in 1948 under the designation MiG-15. The plane's airframe was an all-metal monoplane configuration with mid-swept wings and empennage. Thus the MiG-15 became the first production swept-wing fighter.

The MiG-15 was equipped with a RD-45F single-shaft turbojet engine rated at 2,270 kg of thrust with a double-entry centrifugal compressor. The plane's armament included a 37mm Nudelman N-37D cannon with 40 rounds and two 23mm Nudelman-Suranov NS-23KM guns with 160 rounds in total. The cannons were mounted in the forward fuselage on a lowerable carriage. Two 100-kg or 50-kg bombs could be suspended under the wings. To increase its flight range, the aircraft could carry two external fuel tanks with a capacity ranging from 250 to 600 liters.

The MiG-15 fighter was notable for its simple and reliable structure, high flight and operating characteristics, and powerful armament. Its maximum speed, rate of climb, ceiling, and flight range were the best among Soviet fighters at the time and superior to many foreign aircraft, as well.

The first production MiG-15s with RD-45F engines began to leave the factory floor in early 1949. In 1950, more advanced MiG-15bis fighters replaced them in the factory assembly lines.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (中航工业沈阳飞机工业(集团)有限公司)
Jet Fighters 
MiG-15  J-2*
MiG-17  J-4*
MiG-19  J-6A*
J-8  J-8B · J-8F
Su-27 variants  J-11*
Export  Shenyang F-5*
  *Licensed
Note: "J-2" and "J-4" are not official designations
See Also  Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau

China jet aircraft
Fighters  J-2 · J-4 · Shenyang F-5 · J-6A · J-7II · J-7D · J-7E · J-8B · J-8F · J-11
Strike aircraft  Q-5 early · Q-5A · Q-5L · A-5C · JH-7A
Bombers  H-5
American  ␗F-84G-21-RE · ␗F-84G-31-RE · ␗F-86F-30 · ␗F-86F-40 · ␗F-100A · ␗F-100F · ␗F-104A · ␗F-104G · ␗F-5A · ␗F-5E · ␗F-16A MLU
Soviet  ␗MiG-9 · ␗MiG-9 (l)