MIG-17F Fresco C 1/72 Die Cast Model - 0478, Soviet Union Air Force (w/UB-16-57) - HA5915
Features
- Dimensions WS x L
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
The MiG-17F Fresco C is a Soviet-designed, subsonic jet fighter introduced in the early 1950s as an improved version of the MiG-17 series. It features a more powerful engine and enhanced aerodynamics, allowing it to reach speeds of up to Mach 0.93 and improved maneuverability at high speeds. The "F" variant is equipped with upgraded avionics and a radar-ranging gunsight, enhancing its air-to-air combat capabilities. Armed with three 23mm cannons and capable of carrying rockets and bombs, the MiG-17F was effective in both dogfighting and ground-attack roles. Widely exported and produced under license, including as the Chinese J-5, it served in numerous conflicts during the Cold War and remains an iconic symbol of early jet-age fighter design.
