{"product_id":"1-72-mig-17-fresco-c-2047-flown-by-nguyen-van-bay-923rd-fighter-rgt-1972","title":"1\/72 MiG-17 Fresco C 2047 flown by Nguyen Van Bay 923rd Fighter Rgt. 1972","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Background\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 daytime fighter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Aircraft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1972 the area of Dong Hoi was being bombarded by U.S. ships sitting offshore in the Gulf of Tonkin. MiG-17Fs # 2047 and 2011 from the 923rd Fighter Regiment were modified to carry bombs to attack and destroy U.S. ships. On April 19, 1972, MiG-17s from the 923rd “Yen The” led by Nguyen Van Bay (B) and Le Xuan Di attacked using 500-pound bombs. The USS Higbee received a hit on the rear turret while the cruiser USS Oklahoma City received minor damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrew: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: 1 X Klimov VK-1F Afterburning Turbojet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust Dry: 5,955 lbf (26.5kN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust With Afterburner: 7,423 lbf (33.8 kN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Speed @ 10.000 ft (3,000 m): 711 mph (1,145 km\/h \/ 618 knots \/ Mach 0.968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService Ceiling : 54,450 ft (16,600 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate Of Climb: 12,800 ft\/min (65 m\/sec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange With Drop Tanks: 1,280 mi (2,060 km)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty: 8,640 lb (3,919 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaded: 11,770 lb (5,350 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Takeoff: 13, 375 lb (6,069 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWing Span: 31 ft 7 in (9.63 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 36 ft 11.5 in (11.26 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 12 ft 5.5 in (3.80 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 X 37 mm Nudelman N-37 Cannon w\/ 40 Rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 X 23 mm Nudelman-Rilhter NR-23 Cannons w\/80 Rounds Per Gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 X External Pylons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp To 1,100 lbs – Bombs, Unguided Rockets, Fuel Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294443122986,"sku":"HA5910","price":98.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/7235\/8186\/files\/411107.jpg?v=1781776605","url":"https:\/\/himp.com.au\/products\/1-72-mig-17-fresco-c-2047-flown-by-nguyen-van-bay-923rd-fighter-rgt-1972","provider":"Hobbyco Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}