Mystere IVA vs F-86 & MiG-15 - Aircraft of World War II

Militarist · 08-27-2007, 04:42 PM

Hi, guys! I'm new here. Seems to be a good site!

I am very interested in getting information on the Mystere IVA and on how it compared to the Sabre and MiG-15. There is surprisingly little data on the performance of Mystere in detail. I guess there is in French but unfortunately I have no knowledge of French. I would highly appreciate any contribution to this topic.

Glider · 08-27-2007, 05:29 PM

From my understanding the Mig 15 was a slightly better fighter and the Mystere the better bomber.
The problem with the Mystere is timing. The equivalent Russian plane was the Mig 17 which was quite a significant improvement on the Mig 15 and outclassed the Mystere.

Graeme · 08-27-2007, 06:12 PM

Certainly got around.

An Indian Mystere once managed to shoot down a Pakistani F-104 during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1965. However the Mystere was never used in the air combat role as, having limited capabilities as a fighter; its handling characteristics and manoeuvrability left, in the words of the Indian Air Force, 'much to be desired'.

Militarist · 08-27-2007, 11:46 PM

OK! But when the Mystere appeared, it was faster than either one and on a par with the MiG-17, wasn't it? We talking the 1950s, of course, not beyond. Then Mystere was a pretty good fighter.

FLYBOYJ · 08-28-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Militarist

OK! But when the Mystere appeared, it was faster than either one and on a par with the MiG-17, wasn't it? We talking the 1950s, of course, not beyond. Then Mystere was a pretty good fighter.

It depends where and when it was operated. As stated, it was a good ground attack aircraft - air-to-air it was heavy and actually a generation ahead of the Mig-15 and F-86. I think the later model Sabers would of had their way with it. When the Mystere was entering service, century series fighters were hitting the tarmac.

08-27-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
Militarist Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5	Mystere IVA vs F-86 & MiG-15 Hi, guys! I'm new here. Seems to be a good site! I am very interested in getting information on the Mystere IVA and on how it compared to the Sabre and MiG-15. There is surprisingly little data on the performance of Mystere in detail. I guess there is in French but unfortunately I have no knowledge of French. I would highly appreciate any contribution to this topic.

08-27-2007, 06:12 PM	#3
Graeme Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,080	Certainly got around. An Indian Mystere once managed to shoot down a Pakistani F-104 during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1965. However the Mystere was never used in the air combat role as, having limited capabilities as a fighter; its handling characteristics and manoeuvrability left, in the words of the Indian Air Force, 'much to be desired'. Last edited by Graeme; 08-27-2007 at 06:50 PM.

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08-27-2007, 05:29 PM	#2
Glider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 4,234	From my understanding the Mig 15 was a slightly better fighter and the Mystere the better bomber. The problem with the Mystere is timing. The equivalent Russian plane was the Mig 17 which was quite a significant improvement on the Mig 15 and outclassed the Mystere.

08-27-2007, 11:46 PM	#4
Militarist Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5	OK! But when the Mystere appeared, it was faster than either one and on a par with the MiG-17, wasn't it? We talking the 1950s, of course, not beyond. Then Mystere was a pretty good fighter.