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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17/PZL-Mielec LIM-5
The MiG-17 (NATO code: Fresco) was a significant development following the success of the Soviet MiG-15 in the Korean War. The single-seat MiG-17 fighter, with its thinner wings that swept back more sharply, a longer fuselage, and a redesigned tail, was a testament to the Soviet Union's aviation prowess. The Klimov VK-1 engine, equipped with an afterburner, was a game-changer, enabling greater speeds and improved handling.
Variants of the MiG-17, with their impressive maneuverability and legendary cannon armaments, served in approximately 20 air forces around the world. The Soviet Union alone produced more than 6,000 examples of the MiG-17, a testament to its global influence. While the MiG-17s were initially designed for straight-and-level-flying enemy bombers, their combat prowess was proven in the intense dogfights of the Vietnam War.
The MiG-17, with its ability to outmaneuver American missiles and outfly larger, faster American jet fighters, was a force to be reckoned with. Three North Vietnamese pilots achieved ace status while flying the MiG-17, a testament to its combat capabilities. The North Vietnamese Air Force's first MiG-17 unit, established in February 1964, operated the unpainted 'Silver Swallows' and the camouflaged 'Snakes.' The pilots received their training in the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union, further enhancing their skills.
Late in the war, a handful of MiG-17s were modified to carry bombs for use in anti-shipping strikes. This modification was made to enhance the aircraft's versatility and adaptability in different combat scenarios. One mission was launched against the U.S. Navy. Two MiG-17s attacked a U.S. destroyer and a light cruiser, causing only minor damage and no casualties. This aircraft is a Polish-built PZL-Mielec Lim-5, painted in the same camouflage as a MiG-17 of the North Vietnamese Air Force.
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17/PZL-Mielec LIM-5
The MiG-17 (NATO code: Fresco) was a significant development following the success of the Soviet MiG-15 in the Korean War. The single-seat MiG-17 fighter, with its thinner wings that swept back more sharply, a longer fuselage, and a redesigned tail, was a testament to the Soviet Union's aviation prowess. The Klimov VK-1 engine, equipped with an afterburner, was a game-changer, enabling greater speeds and improved handling.
Variants of the MiG-17, with their impressive maneuverability and legendary cannon armaments, served in approximately 20 air forces around the world. The Soviet Union alone produced more than 6,000 examples of the MiG-17, a testament to its global influence. While the MiG-17s were initially designed for straight-and-level-flying enemy bombers, their combat prowess was proven in the intense dogfights of the Vietnam War.
The MiG-17, with its ability to outmaneuver American missiles and outfly larger, faster American jet fighters, was a force to be reckoned with. Three North Vietnamese pilots achieved ace status while flying the MiG-17, a testament to its combat capabilities. The North Vietnamese Air Force's first MiG-17 unit, established in February 1964, operated the unpainted 'Silver Swallows' and the camouflaged 'Snakes.' The pilots received their training in the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union, further enhancing their skills.
Late in the war, a handful of MiG-17s were modified to carry bombs for use in anti-shipping strikes. This modification was made to enhance the aircraft's versatility and adaptability in different combat scenarios. One mission was launched against the U.S. Navy. Two MiG-17s attacked a U.S. destroyer and a light cruiser, causing only minor damage and no casualties. This aircraft is a Polish-built PZL-Mielec Lim-5, painted in the same camouflage as a MiG-17 of the North Vietnamese Air Force.