MiG-15

The MiG-15 was one of the most widely produced Soviet aircraft and the first production jet operated by the Russians.

Development

The MiG-15 was originally contracted in 1939 as a propellor-driven aircraft, but when the Soviet military captured Me-262 blueprints and models in the downfall of Nazi Germany, it was changed to a jet aircraft through use of German technology. The Soviets gained access to a British Rolls-Royce jet engine, far ahead of anyone elses, for the engine model.

The aircraft was fast and maneuverable; it was also cheap.

Korea

The MiG-15 entered service in the North Korean Air Force during the Korean War.