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The MiG-17 was one of the Soviet Union's most produced fighter jets, and it had significant influence on jet air combat tactics.n Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill AFB Ogden UT
Aircraft identity
Registration
055 (military serial)
ICAO Type
MIG17
Model
MiG-17
Manufacturer
Mikoyan-Gurevich
Livery
Soviet-era camouflage paint scheme
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Klimov VK-1 turbojet
Thrust
2,700 kgf (26.5 kN; 6,000 lbf)
Wingspan
9.63 meters
Length
11.36 meters
Height
3.80 meters
MTOW
6,069 kilograms
Range
2,060 kilometers
Capacity
1 (pilot only)
Cruise Speed
900 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not rated, typical of 1950s-60s military jets, high noise levels
Location
Airport Code
HIF/KHIF
Airport Name
Hill Air Force Base