About
The MiG‑15 (“Fagot”) was one of the first swept-wing jets, introduced in 1949. It became renowned during the Korean War for outperforming straight-wing fighters, prompting the US to deploy the F‑86 Sabre. Over 13,000 were built in the USSR, with extensive licensed production abroad
Playstyle
This jet excels as a high-altitude energy fighter: superior climb, acceleration, and speed retention. Use boom‑and‑zoom tactics or vertical maneuvers. At lower altitudes, skilled pilots can still turn-fight effectively
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Excellent climb rate and energy retention
➕ High top speed for its tier
➕ Devastating firepower with 2× NR-23 and 1× N-37D
➕ Strong vertical maneuvering performance
➕ Great for boom-and-zoom tactics
Cons
➖ Poor roll rate at high speeds
➖ Guns are hard to aim due to low velocity and drop
➖ Limited ammo capacity
➖ Poor control at very high speeds
➖ Not ideal for sustained turnfights
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- First Soviet jet with a centrifugally-swept wing, influenced by German and British designs
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