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MiG-17 Soviet jet fighter C016 / 2720
Side view of a Soviet MiG-17 jet fighter. A product of the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau, the MiG-17 (NATO reporting name Fresco ) was a development of the successful MiG-15. The MiG-17 featured a larger fuselage and more powerful engine and a wing with a thinner cross-section optimised for near-sonic speeds. The prototype flew in 1950 and they type entered service in 1952. Still relatively small and highly agile, the MiG-17 was used with great success in the early part of the Vietnam War against American supersonic fighters. Over 10, 800 were produced in Russia and under licence in China and Poland and were sold widely to air forces around the world
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1950 1950s 1952 20th Aeroplane Aircraft Black Century Cold Combat Conflict Defence Fighter Force Fresco Gurevich Guryevich Landed Landing Mig 29 Mikoyan Military Plane Russia Russian Twentieth Vietnam Superiority
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This print showcases the iconic MiG-17 Soviet jet fighter C016 / 2720 in all its glory. Developed by the renowned Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau, this aircraft was a remarkable advancement from its predecessor, the MiG-15. With its larger fuselage, more powerful engine, and optimally designed wing for near-sonic speeds, the MiG-17 proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Having made its maiden flight in 1950 and entering service just two years later in 1952, this sleek fighter jet quickly gained recognition for its agility and combat capabilities. Its significance became even more apparent during the early stages of the Vietnam War when it outmatched American supersonic fighters with ease. With over 10,800 units produced both in Russia and under license in China and Poland, this Russian masterpiece found itself serving air forces across the globe. Its landing on foreign soil marked an era of military superiority that would define much of the 20th century's conflicts. This monochrome image perfectly captures not only the timeless beauty of this Cold War-era aircraft but also serves as a reminder of its historical importance. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to an era where aerial dominance was fiercely contested between nations striving for military supremacy.
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