Mark I Models 1/144 Mikoyan MiG-17PF/PFU Fresco D/E 'All-weather Fighter' E (USSR, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Egypt) # 14410

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MKM14410

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4589913200142

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Developed from the successful MiG-15 jet in 1949, the MiG-17 constituted a marked improvement in transonic handling over the previous model.

Both the clear weather interceptors (the MiG-17 and MiG-17F) and the all-weather fighters (the MiG-17PF and MiG-17PFU) were evolved in the USSR, with the total number reaching 10,500 examples including the licence-built machines in Poland and China.

The MiG-17PF/PFU was a single-seat, radar-equipped all-metal monoplane powered by the afterburning VK-1F engine.

Both variants were designed for all-weather interception, while the MiG-17PFU only carried missiles instead of guns.

Except the Soviet Air Force, which was the sole operator of the MiG-17PFU, the MiG-17PFs served at least with ten other air forces worldwide.

Colour schemes included in the kit:
1) MiG-17PFU Fresco E, Red 15, VVS USSR (Soviet Air Force), unknown air base, Soviet Central Asia, late 1950s
2) S-104 (MiG-17PF) Fresco D, Black IW-13, 1st Fighter Regiment (1. slp), Czechoslovak Air Force (vojenske letectvo ?SLA), ?eske Bud?jovice Air Base, 1956
3) MiG-17PF Fresco D, Red 401, 50th Fighter Regiment (50. HVE), Hungarian Air Force (Magyar Honvedseg Repulo Csapatai), Taszir Air Base, late 1950s
4) MiG-17PF Fresco D, Air Defence Air Regiment, United Arab Republic (Egypt) Air Force, unknown air base, during the Six Day War, June 1967

This injection-moulded kit contains 31 parts, one clear part (the cockpit canopy) and one resin part.

A comprehensive decal sheet is included.

Mark I Models 1/144 Mikoyan MiG-17PF/PFU Fresco D/E 'All-weather Fighter' E (USSR, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Egypt) # 14410

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SKU	MKM14410
Manufacturer	MARK I Models
Scale	1/144
EAN	4589913200142
Short Description	The Mikoyan MiG-17PF/PFU Fresco D/E 'All-weather Fighter' E was a pivotal aircraft in the Cold War era, renowned for its role as an interceptor designed to operate in all weather conditions. Developed by the Soviet Union's Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau, the MiG-17PF/PFU variant represented an evolution of the successful MiG-17 series, incorporating advanced radar and avionics for enhanced combat capabilities. Equipped with a powerful afterburning turbojet engine, the MiG-17PF/PFU boasted impressive speed and maneuverability, making it a formidable opponent in aerial combat. Its primary feature, however, was its advanced radar system, which enabled the aircraft to detect and engage targets in low visibility conditions, including at night and in adverse weather such as rain or fog. Armed with a combination of cannons and air-to-air missiles, the MiG-17PF/PFU 'All-weather Fighter' E was a versatile platform capable of engaging both enemy aircraft and ground targets with precision and lethality. Its ability to operate effectively in all weather conditions gave it a strategic advantage, allowing it to maintain air superiority and protect Soviet airspace against potential threats. Throughout its service history, the MiG-17PF/PFU Fresco D/E played a significant role in numerous conflicts and skirmishes, demonstrating its effectiveness as an all-weather interceptor. Its legacy as a reliable and potent fighter aircraft remains notable in the annals of aviation history, symbolizing the technological prowess of Soviet aviation during the Cold War era.