A03091A 1:72 Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-17F Fresco

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The end of WWII saw victorious Allied nations desperately attempting to secure details of German jet technology and high-speed research data which could be applied to their own jet projects. The Soviet Union used information and engine technology obtained from Britain to introduce the diminutive Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 in 1949 - one of the most capable of the early jet fighters. Even as this aircraft proved effective during the Korean War, the Soviets were already working on its successor, the larger and faster Mig-17 Fresco. Looking like a larger version of its predecessor, it was completely redesigned, incorporating many improvements. Never intended as a dogfighter, the MiG-17 was designed to perform the role of bomber killer, however. its exceptional agility would allow this aircraft to score combat victories over much heavier and more modern American designs. During the Vietnam War, some of the US Air Force’s modern aircraft fell victim to the guns of the MiG-17. With excellent performance, and being cost-effective and easy to maintain, the rugged MiG-17 was produced in large numbers. It became the standard Warsaw Pact fighter from the mid-1950s and for the next decade, with aircraft produced under licence in both China and Poland. More than thirty overseas nations eventually operated them. Contents: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet. Total parts Included: 87. Two Schemes. L 15.6cm x w 134 x H 5.29cm. Wingspan 134cm. Skill level 2.