WSK Mielec (Mikoyan G.) SB Lim-2A (UTMiG-15)

The first SB Lim-2A artillery reconnaissance aircraft was made in 1968 as rebuilding of SB Lim-2 jet trainer. Polish Army was using SB Lim-2 for reconnaissance and observation duties in direct support of ground forces. The second seat was hired by a reconnaissance specialist.

Museum Example

Manufacturer: WSK Mielec (Poland)
Manufacture Date: 3 Apr 1954
Serial #: 1A 08 020
Last Registration #: 8020

History

Manufactured as Lim-1 fighter with RD-45A engine on April 3, 1954.
May 1954, To 39th Fighter Squadron, Mierzecice (Side No. 20)
Next in LZR No.3 Maintenance Unit, Deblin (rebuilding to SB Lim-1 trainer).
Nov 1959, To LZR No.3 Maintenance Unit, Deblin (rebuilding to SB Lim-1A artillery reconnaissance).
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Feb 1962, To 60th Trainer Squadron, Radom..
Dec 1963, To LZR No.2 Maintenance Unit, Bydgoszcz.
Jul 1964, To 61th Trainer Squadron, Biala Podlaska.
Aug 1969, To LZR No.2 Maintenance Unit, Bydgoszcz (rebuilding to SB Lim-2A with new VK-1A engine and rear part of fuselage).
Jul 1970, To 21th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Powidz.
Sep 1977, To LZR No.2 Maintenance Unit, Bydgoszcz.
Jan 1978, To 21th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Powidz.
Sep 1982, To 15th Navy Reconnaissance Flight, Siemirowice.
Jun 1987, To LZR No.2 Maintenance Unit, Bydgoszcz.
Feb 1988, To 15th Navy Reconnaissance Flight, Siemirowice.
Jul 1989, To 7th Navy Specjal Duty Squadron, Siemirowice.
Museum acquired the aircraft on May 06, 1991 via Babimost AFB.

Technical data

Wingspan: 10.08 m
Length: 10.10 m
Height: 3.70 m
Empty Weight: 3,763 kg
Operational Weight: 5,446 kg
Maximum Speed: 932 kph
Cruising Speed:
Service Ceiling: 13,950 m
Range: 950-1340 km
Crew: pilot, reconnaissance specialist
Powerplant: Lis-2 (licensed VK-1A) of 2,700 kg thrust
Armament (fixed): two NR-23 23 mm cannons, one AFA-39 camera
Armament (disposable): two 600 l fuel drop tanks

More images

AFA-39 camera cover

N-37 gun replaced by counterweights

7th Navy Specjal Duty Squadron insignia

Plastic Models

1/72 SB Lim-2A / MiG-15UTI - KoPro

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