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Overview
Back with another one! Following the theme of early-era missile carriers, we have the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 PFU, a modified MiG-17 with a afterburning engine, radar, and missiles!
Basic Information
Designation:
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MiG-17 PFU (Military)
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SP-6 (Manufacturer)
Name:
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“MiG-17 PFU" (Official)
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“Fresco E” (NATO Code)
Role:
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Fighter
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Interceptor
Crew:
- 1
Manufacturer:
- Mikoyan-Gurevich Aerospace Company
Total built:
- 40 Aircraft
First Flight:
- 1952
Specifications
Dimensions:
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Length: 11.36 m (37.27 ft)
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Wingspan: 9.63 m (31.59 ft)
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Wing Area: 22.6 m² (243.26 ft²)
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Height: 3.8 m (12.46 ft)
Flying Performance:
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Engine(s):
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1x Klimov VK-1F afterburning turbojet
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2,600 kgf (25.49 kN, 5,732 lbf) standard thrust
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3,380 kgf (33.14 kN, 7,451.6 lbf) with afterburner
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Max Speed:
- 1,141 km/h (709 mph, 616 kts) at sea level
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Service Ceiling:
- 57,000 ft (17,000 m)
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Rate of Climb:
- 31.6 m/s (103.67 ft/s) at sea level
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Max Range:
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1,295 km (804.67 mi, 699 nmi) Standard
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1,850 km (1,149.5 mi, 999 nmi) With External Fuel
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Aircraft Weight:
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3,798 kg (8,373 lbs) Empty
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5,930 kg (13,073 lbs) Max
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Armament:
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Main Gun:
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1x 23mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 autocannon
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850 RPM
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80 Rounds
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Hardpoints (Possible Loadouts):
- 4x Kaliningrad K-5 (RS-1U) Beam-Riding Air-to-Air Guided Missiles
Additional Equipment:
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Radar:
- RP-1U “Izumrud” search & tracking radar
Usage In Battles
The MiG-17 PFU would be a fantastic start to AAM carriers in the soviet tech tree, as users would be familiar to the MiG-17, and its respective capabilities. While it would lack most of the powerful cannons the MiG-17 is known for, it more than would make up for it with its 4 missiles.
Pros:
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Fantastic Maneuverability
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Carries 4 AAMs
Cons:
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Significantly smaller dogfighting capability
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K-5 missiles are Beam-Riding, meaning they require a continous lock to be guided properly
History
The MiG-17 PFU was the product of the SP-15 program, a military venture to extend the service life and modernize the aging MiG-17 airframes of the Soviet Union and her Pact members. The PFUs were modified from MiG-17 PF airframes, and came in a variety of modifications, varying from the SP-9 variant which equipped four ARO-57-6 “Vichr” automatic-firing rocket launchers instead of its cannon armament, to the SP-16 which had a improved radar and RS-2U missiles.
The MiG-17 PFU (SP-6) was the first of these variants, being a Modified MiG-17 PF model with a reduced cannon armament to just one 23mm autocannon, but now was able to carry four of the Kaliningrad K-5, or RS-1U guided AAMs.
The first flight of the MiG-17 PFU took place in 1952, and with satisfactory results, was approved for production, however the order was canceled, having only 40 produced. The MiG-17 PFU saw no action and was soon retired shortly after her introduction, being replaced by more capable aircraft.
Technical Drawings & Data
Sources
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 - Wikipedia
80337 1/48 MiG-17 PFU Fresco E
https://www.jetsofthecoldwar.co.uk/mikoyan-gurevich-mig-17-fresco/
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