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{{About
 
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| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| usage = other versions
 
| usage = other versions
 
| link = MiG-15 (Family)
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
  
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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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The MiG-15bis can accelerate well under 900 km/h (560 mph), especially once spaded. It has sub-par roll rate, but what it lacks in roll is more than made up for in turn rate. You will rarely fight another jet that can out turn you. The MiG has a great power to weight ratio so it is very easy to climb. This power to weight ratio also allows the MiG to have amazing energy retention.
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 0 m - sea level)
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 0 m - at sea level)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
|-
 
|-
| 1,062 || 1,046 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.0 || 22.0 || 41.4 || 39.8 || 475
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! Stock
|-
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| 1,062 || 1,046 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.0 || 22.0 || 41.4 || 39.8 || rowspan="2" | 475
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 0 m - at sea level)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
| ??? || 1,076 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 20.7 || ??.? || 50 || 475
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! Upgraded
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| 1,087 || 1,076 || 20.4 || 20.7 || 59.7 || 50.0
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
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! colspan="6" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
|-
 
|-
| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
|-
 
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
! + !! -
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
|-
 
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 650 || ~12 || ~6
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 650 || 450 || ~12 || ~6
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| < 600 || < 700 || < 750 || N/A
 
| < 600 || < 700 || < 750 || N/A
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|}
 
|}
  
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==== Engine performance ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="3" | Engine
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! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
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! colspan="2" | Empty mass || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
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|-
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| colspan="2" | Klimov VK-1 ||  1
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| colspan="2" | 3,648 kg || colspan="2" | 233 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
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|-
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
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! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 28m fuel
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|-
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| 892 kg || colspan="2" | Centrifugal-flow turbojet
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| 3,980 kg || 4,478 kg || 4,810 kg || 5,485 kg
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|-
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
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! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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! Condition || 100% || WEP
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! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 28m fuel || MTOW
 
|-
 
|-
! Optimal altitude
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| ''Stationary'' || 2,450 kgf || N/A
! 100% Engine power
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| 0.62 || 0.55 || 0.51 || 0.45
! WEP Engine power
 
 
|-
 
|-
| 0 m || 2,450 kgf || N/A
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| ''Optimal'' || 2,450 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || N/A
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| 0.62 || 0.55 || 0.51 || 0.45
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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* 10 mm steel armour plates in front of the cockpit and behind the pilot's head rest.
 
* 10 mm steel armour plates in front of the cockpit and behind the pilot's head rest.
 
* 6 mm steel armour under the pilot's seat.
 
* 6 mm steel armour under the pilot's seat.
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* Self-sealing fuel tanks behind the pilot and under the jet engine nozzle.
 
* 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.
 
* Jet engine located in the rear of the aircraft, pilot seated in front.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Economy}}
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It is recommended to obtain the modifications in the following order:
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Compressor>New boosters>Offensive 37mm>Wings repair>Engine>G-suit>New 37mm cannons>Cover>Offensive 23mm>New 23mm cannons>Airframe>Fuselage repair>Suspended weapons
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 
<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 
{{main|N-37D (37 mm)|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
 
{{main|N-37D (37 mm)|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 1 x 37 mm N-37D cannon, chin-mounted (40 rpg)
 
* 1 x 37 mm N-37D cannon, chin-mounted (40 rpg)
 
* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, chin-mounted (80 rpg = 160 total)
 
* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, chin-mounted (80 rpg = 160 total)
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
{{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|S-21|S-5M|S-5K}}
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{{main|FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-46 (250 kg)|S-5K|S-5M|S-21}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* Without load
 
* Without load
* 2 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
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* 2 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (500 kg total)
 
* 16 x S-5K rockets
 
* 16 x S-5K rockets
 
* 16 x S-5M rockets
 
* 16 x S-5M rockets
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The MiG-15bis is very similar to the MiG-15 and should be played as you would that aircraft, using boom-and-zoom style attacks and keeping your energy high - speed is life in jet battles.
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The MiG-15bis is very similar to the MiG-15 and should be played as you would that aircraft, using boom-and-zoom style attacks and keeping your energy high - speed is life in jet battles. It wouldn't be a bad idea to try head-ons if you know what you are doing. The 37 mm and 23 mm combo really help. The plane lacks in roll rate so you will have to watch out for other jets trying to reverse you.
 
 
=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tier
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! Survivability
 
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
| I
 
| Fuselage repair
 
| Compressor
 
|
 
| Offensive 23 mm
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
| II
 
| New boosters
 
|
 
| Airframe
 
| New 23 mm cannons
 
| S5K
 
|
 
|-
 
| III
 
| Wings repair
 
|
 
|
 
| Offensive 37 mm
 
| S5M
 
| BD-2-48
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| G-suit
 
| Engine
 
| Cover
 
| New 37 mm cannons
 
| S21
 
|
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Excellent climb rate and acceleration.
 
* Excellent climb rate and acceleration.
 
* Above average manoeuvrability.
 
* Above average manoeuvrability.
 
* Powerful main armament, especially effective against bombers.
 
* Powerful main armament, especially effective against bombers.
 
* Ability to carry massive S-21 rockets, unlike the earlier [[MiG-15]].
 
* Ability to carry massive S-21 rockets, unlike the earlier [[MiG-15]].
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* Amazing turn <800 km/h (520 mph)
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Somewhat slow roll rate.
 
* Somewhat slow roll rate.
 
* Poor controllability due to compression at high Mach numbers (> Mach 0.9).
 
* Poor controllability due to compression at high Mach numbers (> Mach 0.9).
 
* Inhomogeneous main armament with different ballistic characteristics can make aiming difficult.
 
* Inhomogeneous main armament with different ballistic characteristics can make aiming difficult.
 
* Limited ammunition capacity.
 
* Limited ammunition capacity.
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* With stock guns and belts, they are very inaccurate and tend to spark a lot.
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* Poor forward visibility in simulator, as a large canopy frame and the gunsight block the top and bottom
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
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{{AirManufacturer MiG}}
 
{{USSR jet aircraft}}
 
{{USSR jet aircraft}}

Revision as of 06:02, 19 January 2021

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
This page is about the Russian jet fighter MiG-15bis. For other versions, see MiG-15 (Family).
MiG-15bis
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MiG-15bis
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Description

The MiG-15bis is a rank V Russian jet fighter with a battle rating of 8.7 (AB/RB/SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis is an upgraded variant of the MiG-15 jet fighter. It utilises an improved version of the RD-45 (imported British Rolls–Royce Nene) turbojet engine, the Klimov VK-1, for increased performance. The MiG-15bis also has better ground attack capability with underwing hardpoints for bombs and rockets.

In-game, the MiG-15bis fulfils the same role as the MiG-15, primarily serving as an air superiority fighter and bomber interceptor. It is blessed with excellent high-altitude performance and powerful armament, but suffers from controllability problems at high Mach numbers. It excels in vertical combat manoeuvres, taking advantage of its high thrust-to-weight ratio. The MiG-15bis also has a limited ground attack capability.

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

The MiG-15bis can accelerate well under 900 km/h (560 mph), especially once spaded. It has sub-par roll rate, but what it lacks in roll is more than made up for in turn rate. You will rarely fight another jet that can out turn you. The MiG has a great power to weight ratio so it is very easy to climb. This power to weight ratio also allows the MiG to have amazing energy retention.

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 1,062 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.
  • 6 mm steel armour under the pilot's seat.
  • 64 mm bulletproof 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 868 → 4 267 Sl icon.png
RB8 195 → 12 194 Sl icon.png
SB9 351 → 13 914 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications101 800 Rp icon.png
162 200 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 200 Ge icon.png
Crew training98 000 Sl icon.png
Experts340 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces780 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
120 / 380 / 600 % Sl icon.png
202 / 202 / 202 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 100 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
5 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
5 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 100 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
5 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
5 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
ns23_belt_pack
Research:
6 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
ns23_new_gun
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 100 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
S-5K
Research:
5 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
9 100 Sl icon.png
330 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
ns37_belt_pack
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
S-5M
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
BD-2-48
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
10 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
n37_new_gun
Research:
5 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
S-21
Research:
5 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 800 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png

It is recommended to obtain the modifications in the following order:

Compressor>New boosters>Offensive 37mm>Wings repair>Engine>G-suit>New 37mm cannons>Cover>Offensive 23mm>New 23mm cannons>Airframe>Fuselage repair>Suspended weapons

Armaments

Offensive armament

Ammunition40 rounds
Fire rate400 shots/min
Weapon 22 x 23 mm NR-23 cannon
Ammunition160 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min

The MiG-15bis 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)

In line with its originally designed role of bomber interception, the MiG-15bis is armed with three powerful nose-mounted autocannons. The 37 mm N-37D cannon is particularly noteworthy, as even a small number of hits are usually fatal to any aircraft unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end, with the twin 23 mm NR-23 cannons also being quite respectable in terms of lethality.

The trade-off is that these cannons do not have large ammunition reserves, especially compared to the American planes armed with heavy machine guns, and it is very easy to run out of ammunition without careful aim. In addition, the N-37D has a significantly lower muzzle velocity than the NR-23, with a more pronounced ballistic arc. This makes obtaining hits with both types of cannon at the same time quite challenging; using only the 37 mm or the 23 mm cannons at one time may be more efficient with regards to ammunition usage.

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 MiG-15bis 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

The MiG-15bis is capable of carrying up to 500 kg of bombs on underwing hardpoints. While this pales in comparison to the American or British fighter-bombers, it is enough for taking out isolated ground targets, if needed.

The S-5M HE rockets are most effective against light ground units, while the S-5K HEAT rockets are capable of penetrating the top armour of most vehicles.

The massive S-21 rocket has a considerable blast radius, and a single hit on a tank is usually fatal. The rocket may also be set with a distance fuse (up to 1,000 m), which can be very effective against large aircraft, such as bombers, or tightly bunched groups of smaller aircraft.

Usage in battles

The MiG-15bis is very similar to the MiG-15 and should be played as you would that aircraft, using boom-and-zoom style attacks and keeping your energy high - speed is life in jet battles. It wouldn't be a bad idea to try head-ons if you know what you are doing. The 37 mm and 23 mm combo really help. The plane lacks in roll rate so you will have to watch out for other jets trying to reverse you.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent climb rate and acceleration.
  • Above average manoeuvrability.
  • Powerful main armament, especially effective against bombers.
  • Ability to carry massive S-21 rockets, unlike the earlier MiG-15.
  • Amazing turn <800 km/h (520 mph)

Cons:

  • Somewhat slow roll rate.
  • Poor controllability due to compression at high Mach numbers (> Mach 0.9).
  • Inhomogeneous main armament with different ballistic characteristics can make aiming difficult.
  • Limited ammunition capacity.
  • With stock guns and belts, they are very inaccurate and tend to spark a lot.
  • Poor forward visibility in simulator, as a large canopy frame and the gunsight block the top and bottom

History

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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 litres.

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.

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Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau (Микоя́н и Гуре́вич Опытное конструкторское бюро)
Fighters  MiG-3-15 · MiG-3-15 (BK) · MiG-3-34
  I-225
Jet fighters  MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l)
  MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISH
  MiG-17
  MiG-19PT
  MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis
  MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD
  MiG-27M · MiG-27K
  MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT
Export/Licensed  ␗MiG-9 · ␗MiG-9 (l)
  ◊MiG-15bis · ◔MiG-15bis · J-2*
  MiG-17AS · ◔MiG-17PF · J-4* · Shenyang F-5*
  ◊MiG-19S · J-6A*
  ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◔MiG-21MF · ▄MiG-21bis · ◔MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" · J-7II**
  ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◔MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA
  ◔MiG-29 · ◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G
  *Licensed and domesticated with Chinese designations.
  **Unlicensed, reverse-engineered and domesticated with Chinese designations.
See Also  Shenyang · Chengdu

USSR jet aircraft
Bereznyak-Isayev  BI
Yakovlev  Yak-15 · Yak-15P · Yak-17 · Yak-23 · Yak-28B · Yak-30D · Yak-38 · Yak-38M · Yak-141
Mikoyan-Gurevich  MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l) · MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISH · MiG-17 · MiG-17AS · MiG-19PT
  MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis
  MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD · MiG-27M · MiG-27K
  MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT
Lavochkin  La-174 · La-15 · La-200
Sukhoi  Su-9 · Su-11
  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK · Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3
  Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39
  Su-27
Ilyushin  IL-28 · IL-28Sh
Tupolev  Tu-14T