The MiG-17P was the first Soviet fighter capable of defending Soviet airspace at night and during inclement weather. Blanchette’s model was a MiG-17PF. Its “F” designation refers to the ...

W ith a top speed of 711 mph (1,144 km/h) and a range of about 510 miles (820 km), the MiG-17 was designed to be agile and fast, ideal for close-range aerial combat. Its performance and ...