This 300 kph version of the MiG-15 has a 1.75m wingspan and weighs 8kg (wet, 7 kg dry) and is powered by a derated KJ66 turbine producing 50N thrust.
Although the KJ66 can produce upto 92N, 50N is adequate for this model and translates into good fuel economy; the 1130cc fuel tank providing just short of 9 mins continuous full-throttle flying.
If a different maximum thrust figure is used, the approrpriate fuel consumption, in cm^3 per min, can be calculated by multiplying the thrust in Newtons (N) by the constant 2.57, e.g. the correct fuel consumption for 60N max thrust is 60 x 2.57 = 154 cm^3 per min (154cc/min).
All components of the model now have realistic sizes and weights, and are located in practical posiitions. The need for CofG 'adjustments' have been eliminated.
Gyros have been added to both the pitch and roll channels to limit the rate of change in these axes at high speeds, whilst ensuring sufficient manoevreability at low speeds. A small amount of 'elevator boost' has been mixed into the pitch channel when the landing gear is down, to help alleviate stick loads when flying slow, i.e. when landing.
Apart from the following, all flying controls areas per normal:
The Air Brakes are activated by closing the throttle fully, and retacted again by cracking the throttle slightly open again - Air Brakes on Throttle (ABoT).
Wheel brakes are activated by pushing on the stick, i.e. giving 'down' elevator.
Flaps are controlled by the knob.
Negative 100% (-100%) exponential is applied to the throttle at all times to give better control of power at low settings.
There are several colour schemes on the Swaps; I particularly like Wolf Phantom II 's Mig-15 4115._CS, Mig-15 Russian 573._CS and Mig-15 Russian 19._CS.
Nigel_B
History: Designed by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, the MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet fighters and second only to the F-86 Sabre in the skies over 1950s Korea. Early versions provided fighter pilots with some significant limitations, including loss of control as the aircraft reached Mach 1, and both limited rates of fire and low muzzle velocity in the 23mm and 37mmm cannon. Nevertheless, it was the Eastern Bloc’s fighter of choice until the MiG-17 was introduced.
Over 18,000 MiG-15s were produced, making it perhaps the most-manufactured plane in history.
Although the KJ66 can produce upto 92N, 50N is adequate for this model and translates into good fuel economy; the 1130cc fuel tank providing just short of 9 mins continuous full-throttle flying.
If a different maximum thrust figure is used, the approrpriate fuel consumption, in cm^3 per min, can be calculated by multiplying the thrust in Newtons (N) by the constant 2.57, e.g. the correct fuel consumption for 60N max thrust is 60 x 2.57 = 154 cm^3 per min (154cc/min).
All components of the model now have realistic sizes and weights, and are located in practical posiitions. The need for CofG 'adjustments' have been eliminated.
Gyros have been added to both the pitch and roll channels to limit the rate of change in these axes at high speeds, whilst ensuring sufficient manoevreability at low speeds. A small amount of 'elevator boost' has been mixed into the pitch channel when the landing gear is down, to help alleviate stick loads when flying slow, i.e. when landing.
Apart from the following, all flying controls areas per normal:
The Air Brakes are activated by closing the throttle fully, and retacted again by cracking the throttle slightly open again - Air Brakes on Throttle (ABoT).
Wheel brakes are activated by pushing on the stick, i.e. giving 'down' elevator.
Flaps are controlled by the knob.
Negative 100% (-100%) exponential is applied to the throttle at all times to give better control of power at low settings.
There are several colour schemes on the Swaps; I particularly like Wolf Phantom II 's Mig-15 4115._CS, Mig-15 Russian 573._CS and Mig-15 Russian 19._CS.
Nigel_B
History: Designed by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, the MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet fighters and second only to the F-86 Sabre in the skies over 1950s Korea. Early versions provided fighter pilots with some significant limitations, including loss of control as the aircraft reached Mach 1, and both limited rates of fire and low muzzle velocity in the 23mm and 37mmm cannon. Nevertheless, it was the Eastern Bloc’s fighter of choice until the MiG-17 was introduced.
Over 18,000 MiG-15s were produced, making it perhaps the most-manufactured plane in history.
