Contemporary of the much better known MiG-15. NATO code name: Fantail

The Lavochkin La-15 (NATO reporting name 'Fantail') was an early Soviet jet fighter and a contemporary of the MiG-15. It was popular with pilots because of it's easy handling and reliability. It's pressurised cockpit was an advantage at high altitude. However, although the La-15 had a number of technical advantages over the MiG-15, a combination of easier manufacture and lower costs led to the MiG-15 being favoured. Only 235 La-15s were built, serving with the Soviet Air Force until 1953.

A rival to the MiG-15, the La-15 was built in limited numbers, but did see operational service.

A rare survivor of this early postwar swept wing fighter design. Displayed at the Monino museum near Moscow, with its '01' identity temporarily removed during refurbishment.