- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 - Wikipedia
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-17; NATO reporting name: Fresco) [1] is a high-subsonic fighter aircraft produced in the Soviet Union from 1952 and was operated by air forces internationally
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F - National Museum of the USAF
The Soviet MiG-17 (NATO code-name "Fresco") was designed to replace the famous MiG-15 of the Korean War Although similar in appearance to the MiG-15, the MiG-17 had more sharply swept wings, a longer fuselage, an afterburner, and better speed and handling characteristics
- Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-17 | Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa, Idaho
Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-17 Made famous by the Vietnam War, the MiG-17F was the primary enemy aircraft engaged in the skies over Vietnam by U S aircraft, such as the A-4,A-7, F-8, B-52, F-100, F-105 and its primary nemesis, the F-4 Phantom II
- MiG-17F – FIGHTERJETS INC
Made famous by the Vietnam War, the MiG-17F was the primary enemy aircraft engaged in the skies over Vietnam by U S aircraft, such as the A-4,A-7, F-8, B-52, F-100, F-105 and its primary nemesis, the F-4 Phantom II During that war and up until the F-16 entered service, it was the tightest-turning fighter in the world When production started in the 1950s, its VK-1F engine made it one of the
- The Enduring Legacy of the MiG-17: A Cold War Icon That Defied Expecta
This engagement marked the beginning of the MiG-17's long and storied career as a frontline fighter While the MiG-17 was initially designed with the primary role of intercepting slower American bombers, its adaptability and robust design led to its widespread adoption by over 30 countries
- MiG-17 Fresco Soviet Fighter - ThoughtCo
The MiG-17 Fresco was a Soviet fighter developed during the Cold War It flew for several Communist air forces and saw extensive service during its career
- MiG-17 Fresco - March Field Air Museum
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 is a swept-wing jet fighter first flown in 1950 and produced in the USSR from 1952 Operated by numerous air forces in many variants, licensed production was carried out in East Germany, Poland (PZL-Mielec Lim-6) and the People’s Republic of China (Shenyang J-5)
- Aircraft: MiG-17PF (NATO Code Name Fresco) | U. S. Space Rocket Center
The MiG-17 was the first Soviet-built fighter to have an afterburning engine that allowed it to achieve Mach 1 in level flight It first flew in 1950 but did not participate in the Korean War Over 6000 MiG-17’s were produced for use by nearly 30 different air forces worldwide
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