Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-152

The experimental interceptor built to push Soviet speed and altitude records.

Overview

Mikoyan Gurevich Russia ICAO: YE152 1955–1961

The Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-152 was developed in the late 1950s as a high-speed interceptor prototype. Conceived during the Cold War, it aimed to counter high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft and bombers. The program focused on extreme speed and climb performance rather than large-scale production.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Tumansky R-15-300
Engine type
Jet
Thrust
22,400 lbf · 100 kN
Avionics
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Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
1
Crew
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Cabin width
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Cabin height
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Cabin length
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Exterior length
64 ft 6 in  ·  19.66 m
Tail height
15 ft 7 in  ·  4.75 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 7 in  ·  1.40 m
Wing span
28 ft 10 in  ·  8.80 m
Baggage volume
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Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
31,600 lb  ·  14,400 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
7,600 lb  ·  3,450 kg
Fuel capacity
Max cruise speed
1,640 kt  ·  1,887 mph  ·  3,037 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
790 nm  ·  910 mi  ·  1,460 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
74,410 ft  ·  22,700 m
Rate of climb
12,300 ft/min  ·  62 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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MiG Ye 152M E166 at Central Air Force Museum

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Operational Context

Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-152 — experimental supersonic interceptor

The Ye-152 first flew in 1959 as part of a series of prototypes exploring advanced interceptor concepts. It featured a large delta wing and area-ruled fuselage optimized for sustained supersonic flight. The aircraft was intended to operate with long-range radar-guided missiles against high-altitude targets.

Power came from a single Tumansky R-15 turbojet engine producing approximately 22,000 pounds of thrust (98 kN) with afterburner. The aircraft exceeded Mach 2.5 in testing and achieved significant altitude performance. Maximum takeoff weight was around 33,000 pounds (15,000 kg).

Although the Ye-152 set several speed records, it remained a prototype and did not enter mass production. The experience gained contributed to later Soviet interceptor designs. The aircraft represents a period of intense technological competition in high-speed aviation.