Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F

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A camouflaged MiG-17F, marked 302, on static display beneath a rugged mountain backdrop.

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Aircraft

MiG-17F

North Vietnamese-style green camouflage with red aircraft number 302 and national insignia

Manufacturer

Mikoyan-Gurevich

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Great detail on the MiG-17; legs and fence distract in foreground and background but mountain backdrop is appealing.

Location

Palm Springs Air Musuem

Palm Springs International Airport · PSP/KPSP

33.8317, -116.5050

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Palm Springs International Airport PSP

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Aviation History

The MiG-17 was a widely used early supersonic-capable Soviet jet fighter, serving with numerous air forces during the Cold War and the Vietnam War.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 MiG-17s are believed to remain active worldwide; this example is displayed as a static museum aircraft.

Future Outlook

Displayed as a museum exhibit.

Specifications

Klimov VK-1F

Engine

9.63 m

Wingspan

11.26 m

Length

1,165 km

Range

750 km/h

Speed

1 person

Capacity

6,069 kg

MTOW

3.80 m

Height

33.1 kN (7,430 lbf)

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