Diecast Aircraft Information

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The Soviet built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 (Fresco) was initially called the MiG-15bis+45° and
completed its maiden flight on January 13, 1950 and entered service in 1952. There were five
variants of the MiG-17 with the MiG-17F (Fresco C) becoming the main variant. The new Klimov
VK-1F engine was the first Soviet built engine with an afterburner and variable nozzle. The
installation of this new engine gave the MiG-17F double the rate of climb of previous variants and
greatly improved vertical maneuvers. This aircraft lacked radar and was purely a day-time fighter.

The Shenyang J-5 (NATO – Fresco) was a licensed version of the Soviet MiG-17. In the 1950s
the PLAAF received several MiG-17As and designated them J-4 but in order for the PLAAF to use
the latest production methods they needed newer aircraft so they obtained plans, kits and parts
for the MiG-17F that would eventually become the J-5. The J-5 performed its maiden flight on
July 19, 1956. J-5 Red 2671 belonged to the 24th Division, PLAAF and was flown by Li
Chunguang who shot down a RoC Hu-16A in 1966.

Specifications for MiG-17F (Fresco C)
Crew – 1
Number All MiG-17 Manufactured – 8,000+ in USSR and 3,000+ licensed (Shenyang
J-5/F-5/JJ -5/FT-5, Avia S-104, PZL Lim-5/6)

Dimensions
Length – 36 ft 11.5 in   (11.26 m)
Wingspan – 31 ft 7 in   (9.63 m)
Height – 12 ft 5.5 in   (3.80 m)

Weights
Empty – 8,640 lb   (3,919 kg)
Loaded – 11,770 lb   (5,350 kg)
Maximum Take-off – 13, 375 lb   (6,069 kg)

Performance
Engine
1 X Klimov VK-1F Afterburning Turbojet
Thrust Dry – 5,955 lbf   (26.5kN)
Thrust With Afterburner – 7,423 lbf   (33.8 kN)
Maximum Speed @ 10.000 ft   (3,000 m) – 711 mph   (1,145 km/h / 618 knots / Mach 0.968)
Service Ceiling – 54,450 ft   (16,600 m)
Rate Of Climb – 12,800 ft/min   (65 m/sec)
Range With Drop Tanks – 1,280 mi   (2,060 km)

Armament
1 X 37 mm Nudelman N-37 Cannon w/ 40 Rounds
2 X 23 mm Nudelman-Rilhter NR-23 Cannons w/80 Rounds Per Gun
2 X External Pylons
Up To 1,100 lbs – Bombs, Unguided Rockets, Fuel Tanks

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA5907
J-5 Jet Fighter
Red 2671, China Air Force (PLAAF), 1960s

True 1/72 scale.

Professionally painted.

Great attention to detail.

All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).

Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.

Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.

Loads of optional armament provided.

Canopy can be displayed open or closed.

Pilot figure included.

Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.

Highly collectable.

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