Designed to meet a Soviet Air Force requirement for a high-performance jet fighter, the MiG-15 was first flown on December 30, 1947. The MiG-15 was used by several communist nations-including the USSR and North Korea-and was one of the first truly successful swept-wing fighters. It could shoot down heavy bombers and could climb faster and higher than its American rival, the F-86. Fortunately for the F-86, it also turned poorly and had high mach instability, which limited it as a dogfighter. It was poorly matched with the F-86 but excelled in its role as a bomber interceptor, frequently preventing B-29s from operating during the day. Easy Model Platinum Collection

The Easy Model "Platinum Collection" range presents highly affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft.

Easy Model "Platinum Collection" display model airplanes feature:

• Moulded plastic construction
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
• pinning propellers
• Authentic ordnance loads
• Permanently extended landing gear