Brand new plastic model kit of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F "Fresco" Fighter Aircraft with 2 Scheme Options (Level 2) 1/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 84 detailed parts.
Does NOT include display stand.
Paint and cement required (not included).
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Parts molded in Light Gray unless otherwise indicated.
Includes decals to design the plane in 2 different schemes.
Dimensions approximately L-6.125 W-5.25 inches assembled.
\nHISTORY ASPECTS:The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco is a distinguished jet fighter that played a pivotal role in numerous conflicts during the Cold War era. Developed by the Soviet Union as an improvement over the MiG-15 the MiG-17F featured a more advanced aerodynamic design including a sharper swept wing and an afterburner-equipped engine which significantly enhanced its speed and combat performance. Entering service in the mid-1950s the MiG-17F quickly became a mainstay in the air forces of many Warsaw Pact and allied nations showcasing its formidable capabilities in various regional conflicts.One of the most notable conflicts where the MiG-17F saw extensive use was the Vietnam War. North Vietnamese pilots flying the MiG-17F engaged in fierce dogfights with American aircraft including the F-4 Phantom and the F-105 Thunderchief. Despite being considered technologically inferior to the more modern American jets the MiG-17Fs agility small size and robust design made it a formidable opponent in close-quarters air combat. North Vietnamese pilots leveraging these strengths were able to achieve numerous aerial victories highlighting the MiG-17Fs effectiveness and the skill of its pilots.The MiG-17F also saw action in the Middle East during the Six-Day War and the