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MiG-17 PFU Fresco E

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft (1/48) (Hobby Boss)

143 pcs.

MSRP old price: $38.99


Product Info

Title
MiG-17 PFU Fresco E
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2018
Dimensions
15x10x2.25"
NKG Part #
2147881648
MFG. Part #
HBB80337
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Soviet MiG-17 fighter was designed to be more stable than its predecessor, The MiG-15 was unstable at high speed and too tight a turn could cause an uncontrolled snap roll and spin. To overcome this problem, the fuselage was lengthened, small 'fences' were installed on the upper surfaces of the wing to control airflow, and the wings swept back 45 degrees. The extra room in the fuselage enabled the internal layout and systems to be revised, and a more angular tail was added. These changes gave the aircraft great stability, essential for an effective weapons platform. The MiG-17 entered frontline service in February 1953. The Fresco-A maintained the original VK-1 turbojet of the MiG-15. A VK -1F engine with afterburner was then fitted to the new Fresco-C, or MiG -17F. A fixed-scan radar was added to the MiG-17PF, or Fresco-D. The MiG-17PFU, Fresco-E, became the Soviet Union's first interceptor with its cannon deleted and four air-to-air missiles added.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.