MIG-15 USAF 1:72 SMER 0933

Plastic model airplane to assemble: MiG-15 USAF 1:72 Smer 0933

The plastic model to assemble depicts the legendary fighter aircraft MiG-15, used by the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1:72 scale. This model is a great opportunity for aviation and modeling enthusiasts to recreate one of the most famous jet aircraft from the Cold War era.

Technical specifications of the model:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Smer
• Catalog number: 0933
• Material: Plastic

The MiG-15, also known by its NATO code "Fagot," is a Soviet jet fighter developed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau. It was one of the first jet fighters to successfully introduce swept wings, allowing for high transonic speeds. This aircraft played a key role in the Korean War, dominating the skies over North Korea and effectively competing with American fighters such as the F-86 Sabre.

Characteristics of the MiG-15:

• Equipped with two 23 mm cannons and one 37 mm cannon, making it a formidable opponent in air combat.
• Ability to reach a maximum speed of 1,076 km/h at sea level.
• Operational range of 1,200 km, allowing for prolonged combat missions.
• Operational altitude of up to 15,500 meters, providing an advantage in high-altitude combat.

The MiG-15 was produced on a mass scale, with over 13,000 units manufactured in the USSR and an additional 4,180 produced under license in other countries. Its design was so successful that it became the basis for further development, leading to the creation of the more advanced MiG-17.

The Smer 0933 model faithfully reproduces the details of the original aircraft, offering modelers the opportunity to build a replica of this historic fighter. The kit includes precisely crafted parts that, when assembled, create a realistic model of the MiG-15. Ideal for collectors and aviation history enthusiasts who want to add a model of one of the most recognizable aircraft of the 20th century to their collection.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.