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Taking advantage of combat experience in the [[Korean War]] with the [[MiG-15]], and recognizing the factors that put the [[MiG-15]] at a disadvantage with the U.S. [[F-86 Sabre]], the Mikoyan and Gurevitch design bureau produced the '''MiG-17''', NATO reporting name '''FRESCO'''. The new fighter looked superficially alike, but more sharply swept wings and an afterburner, making it faster and somewhat more maneuverable. It could hit Mach 1 in level flight. Its built-in weapons were not as heavy as those of the [[MiG-15]], but with 3x23mm autocannon, faster firing. | Taking advantage of combat experience in the [[Korean War]] with the [[MiG-15]], and recognizing the factors that put the [[MiG-15]] at a disadvantage with the U.S. [[F-86 Sabre]], the Mikoyan and Gurevitch design bureau produced the '''MiG-17''', NATO reporting name '''FRESCO'''. The new [[fighter aircraft]] looked superficially alike, but more sharply swept wings and an afterburner, making it faster and somewhat more maneuverable. It could hit Mach 1 in level flight. Its built-in weapons were not as heavy as those of the [[MiG-15]], but with 3x23mm autocannon, faster firing. | ||
First deployed in small quantities in 1950, by 1955, there was an all-weather version with the first Soviet [[air-to-air missile]]s. While it was obsolescent by the [[Vietnam War]], it could still be effective when flown by a skilled pilot. | First deployed in small quantities in 1950, by 1955, there was an all-weather version with the first Soviet [[air-to-air missile]]s. While it was obsolescent by the [[Vietnam War]], it could still be effective when flown by a skilled pilot. It had some ground attack capability. | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 25 July 2008
Taking advantage of combat experience in the Korean War with the MiG-15, and recognizing the factors that put the MiG-15 at a disadvantage with the U.S. F-86 Sabre, the Mikoyan and Gurevitch design bureau produced the MiG-17, NATO reporting name FRESCO. The new fighter aircraft looked superficially alike, but more sharply swept wings and an afterburner, making it faster and somewhat more maneuverable. It could hit Mach 1 in level flight. Its built-in weapons were not as heavy as those of the MiG-15, but with 3x23mm autocannon, faster firing.
First deployed in small quantities in 1950, by 1955, there was an all-weather version with the first Soviet air-to-air missiles. While it was obsolescent by the Vietnam War, it could still be effective when flown by a skilled pilot. It had some ground attack capability.