| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 01 red |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lavochkin La-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lavochkin La-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lavochkin La-15 |
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| Operator Titles: | Russia - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | ВВС России |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Monino (closed)Map |
| Country: | Russia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Central Museum of the Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 74255 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 August 2018, and has since been viewed 158 times. |