How to spot it
Like a MiG-15 but longer, with a nose intake and more sharply swept wings carrying three fences each.
Often confused with
Mikoyan MiG-15
The MiG-17 has a more swept wing with three fences on each side; the MiG-15 has two.
Mikoyan MiG-17 vs Mikoyan MiG-15: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Mikoyan (MiG) |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | MG17 |
| First flight | 1950 |
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