HobbyBoss 1/48 MiG-17F Fresco C Plastic Model Kit [80334]

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.

Parament Item No 80334 Item Name MiG-17F Fresco C Bar Code 6939319203342 Scale 1:48 Item Type Static Aircraft Model Dimension Length: 236.54mm Width: 201.5mm Total Plastic Parts 133pcs Total Sprues 9 sprues Chromeplate Parts n/a Camouflage Scheme Markings for 3 a/c: 1) North Vietnamese Air Force MiG-17F (2011showing nine victories) 2) Soviet Air Force MiG-17F (0478 Red, c/n 0415378) 3) East Resin Parts n/a Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Accessory n/a Released Date 2008-07 More Features The kit consists of 126 parts in light grey plastic, 7 clear parts for canopy. optional position flaps, highly detailed engine

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• Scale: 1:48

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