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The MiG-17 Fresco is a super cool fighter aircraft that was built by a Russian company called Mikoyan. It first flew way back in 1950. This jet was designed to be even better than its older brother, the MiG-15.

MiG-17 landing by StuSeeger
A silver MiG-17 taking off.

What is the MiG-17?

The MiG-17 is a type of fighter aircraft. This means it's a fast jet designed for air battles. It was made by a company in Russia called Mikoyan. The plane was given the nickname "Fresco" by NATO, which is a military alliance.

Flying into History

The first MiG-17 took to the skies in 1950. It was meant to replace the older MiG-15 jet. The plan was for it to be used in the Korean War. However, it wasn't ready fast enough for that conflict.

Later, the MiG-17 became famous during the Vietnam War. It was used by the North Vietnamese air force. These jets were very quick and agile. They were a challenge for American pilots.

What Weapons Did It Have?

The MiG-17 was armed with three powerful guns. These guns were used to shoot down enemy planes. Some later versions of the MiG-17 could also carry missiles. This made them even more dangerous in the sky.

Where Is It Now?

Even though it's an older jet, the MiG-17 is still used today. Many air forces use it as a trainer plane. This means new pilots learn how to fly jets using the MiG-17. It helps them get ready for more modern aircraft.

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Images for kids

  • MiG-17 Keski-Suomen ilmailumuseo 1

    MiG-17 at the Aviation Museum of Central Finland in Jyväskylä. The paintscheme is from 2006 and is based on the idea of Luonetjärvi primary school student Anni Lundahl.

  • MiG 17A Mighty 8th

    A North Vietnamese MiG-17 on display at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.

  • MiG 17 tail Vietnam

    Tail section showing insignia, camouflaged MiG-17s were often referred to as "snakes" by NVAF pilots.

  • MIG17fhiller

    MiG-17F on display at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California

  • PZL-Mielec Lim-5 '408' (13291122204)

    Lim-5 in Polish Air Force markings

  • Mig17JeffCo

    A privately owned JJ-5 (MiG-17) at JeffCo Airport

  • Underside view of an Egyptian aircraft

    An Egyptian MiG-17

  • Luu Huy Chao & Le Hai

    Luu Huy Chao and Le Hai, VPAF MIG 17 pilots, each credited with six aerial combat victories against U.S planes in the skies over North Vietnam.

  • MiG-17F

    East German MiG-17F.

  • 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron MiG 17 MiG 21 and two F-5s

    Two 64th Fighter Weapons Squadron F-5s with a 4477th TEF MiG-17 (leading) and MiG-21 (trailing) in 1979. Note the Tactical Air Command badge applied to the vertical fin of the MiG-21 on the right.

  • MiG-17PF 5

    A MiG-17PF "Fresco D" all-weather fighter with Izumrud radar.

  • Mig17-north korea

    A former Indonesian Lim-5 on display in the United States in North Korean markings

  • MiG-17-2008-Peenemunde-tail

    East German MiG-17

  • MiG-17 of the Malagasy Air Force

    MiG-17 of the Malagasy Air Force.

  • MIG-17-hatzerim-1

    Syrian MiG-17 at the Israeli Air Force Museum

  • 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron MiG-17F in flight

    Soviet MiG-17F in USAF use

  • MiG17gunpack

    Twin 23 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 cannon winched down from the nose of a Polish-built Lim-6 (MiG-17F; a third 37 mm Nudelman N-37 cannon was also fitted.

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