MiG-15
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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.