Avia S-102

Avia · Czechoslovakia · first flew 1951 · fighter

The Avia S-102 is the Czechoslovak licence-built version of the Soviet MiG-15, produced by the Avia factory in Prague as a key element of Czechoslovak Air Force re-equipment in the early 1950s.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Mid-mounted, swept
E — Engines	1 × turbojet, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	10.11 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Czechoslovak licence-built MiG-15
Soviet-designed swept-wing fighter assembled in Prague
Nose intake and T-tail swept-wing jet

Externally identical to the MiG-15: swept wings with leading edge slats, a large circular nose intake, swept tail, and an under-nose cannon pack. Czechoslovak roundels distinguish it from Soviet examples.

Specifications

The Avia S-102 has a length of 10.11 m (33 ft).
It has a wingspan of 10.08 m (33 ft).
Its maximum speed is 1076 km/h (669 mph).
Typical crew: 1.

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History

Following the communist takeover of Czechoslovakia in 1948, the country became closely integrated into Soviet defence planning. Licence production of the MiG-15 as the S-102 began in 1951, providing the Czechoslovak Air Force with a modern swept-wing jet fighter. Initial aircraft were assembled from Soviet-supplied components with progressive local manufacturing.

Variants

The S-102 corresponds to the MiG-15, while the improved MiG-15bis was produced as the Avia S-103. Two-seat trainer versions were also licence-built.

Where you'll see it

Served as the primary Czech jet fighter through the early 1950s, operating alongside the S-103. The type was phased out in favour of MiG-19 and MiG-21 variants. Preserved examples exist in Czech aviation museums.

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