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Taking advantage of combat experience in the | Taking advantage of combat experience in the Korean War]] with the MiG-15]], and recognizing the factors that put the MiG-15]] at a disadvantage with the U.S. F-86 Sabre]], the Mikoyan and Gurevitch design bureau produced the '''MiG-17''', NATO reporting name '''FRESCO'''. This fighter aircraft#second-generation|second generation]] jet fighter aircraft]] looked superficially alike, but more sharply swept wings and an afterburner, making it faster and somewhat more maneuverable. It could hit Mach 1 in level flight. Its built-in weapons were not as heavy as those of the MiG-15]], but with 3x23mm autocannon, faster firing. | ||
First deployed in small quantities in 1950, by 1955, there was an all-weather version with the first Soviet | First deployed in small quantities in 1950, by 1955, there was an all-weather version with the first Soviet air-to-air missile]]s. While it was obsolescent by the Vietnam War]], it could still be effective when flown by a skilled pilot. It had some ground attack capability. | ||
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 Taking advantage of combat experience in the Korean War]] with the MiG-15]], and recognizing the factors that put the MiG-15]] at a disadvantage with the U.S. F-86 Sabre]], the Mikoyan and Gurevitch design bureau produced the MiG-17, NATO reporting name FRESCO. This fighter aircraft#second-generation|second generation]] jet fighter aircraft]] looked superficially alike, but more sharply swept wings and an afterburner, making it faster and somewhat more maneuverable. It could hit Mach 1 in level flight. Its built-in weapons were not as heavy as those of the MiG-15]], but with 3x23mm autocannon, faster firing. First deployed in small quantities in 1950, by 1955, there was an all-weather version with the first Soviet air-to-air missile]]s. While it was obsolescent by the Vietnam War]], it could still be effective when flown by a skilled pilot. It had some ground attack capability. References |
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