{"product_id":"kinetic-1-48-mig-17f-gdr-east-german-air-force-k48165-cold-war-soviet-fighter-aircraft-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"Kinetic 1\/48 MiG-17F GDR East German Air Force K48165 Cold War Soviet Fighter Aircraft Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/48 scale MiG-17F GDR plastic model kit by Kinetic (Kit No. K48165)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents the famous Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco-C fighter aircraft operated by the East German Air Force\u003cbr\u003e• Features a Cold War aviation subject associated with the German Democratic Republic (GDR \/ East Germany)\u003cbr\u003e• The MiG-17 was developed in the Soviet Union as an improved successor to the MiG-15\u003cbr\u003e• Captures the distinctive swept-wing design, compact fuselage and characteristic nose air intake\u003cbr\u003e• The MiG-17F introduced an improved Klimov VK-1F turbojet engine with afterburner\u003cbr\u003e• Features the recognisable swept wings with prominent aerodynamic fences\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped in service with powerful cannon armament consisting of one 37mm N-37 cannon and two 23mm NR-23 cannons\u003cbr\u003e• Designed primarily for air interception, air defence and fighter operations\u003cbr\u003e• The MiG-17F served with the National People's Army Air Forces (Luftstreitkräfte der NVA) during the Cold War\u003cbr\u003e• East Germany operated Soviet-designed fighter aircraft as part of the Warsaw Pact military alliance\u003cbr\u003e• The MiG-17 family was widely exported and operated by numerous air forces around the world\u003cbr\u003e• Although subsonic, the MiG-17 was known for its manoeuvrability and effective cannon armament\u003cbr\u003e• Represents an important stage in the development of Soviet jet fighters between the MiG-15 and MiG-19\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/48 scale provides excellent display presence and highlights the aircraft's distinctive early jet-fighter proportions\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of Cold War aircraft, Soviet fighters, Warsaw Pact aviation and East German military history\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to MiG-15, MiG-19, MiG-21 and NATO fighter aircraft models\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for Cold War airbase, hardened aircraft shelter and Eastern European military aviation dioramas\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for painting East German national markings, metallic finishes, camouflage and operational weathering\u003cbr\u003e• An interesting alternative to more commonly modelled Soviet and North Vietnamese MiG-17 aircraft\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kinetic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784357904630,"sku":"48165","price":59.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/3227\/7238\/files\/48165.jpg?v=1791102715","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginefleet.co.nz\/products\/kinetic-1-48-mig-17f-gdr-east-german-air-force-k48165-cold-war-soviet-fighter-aircraft-model-kit-nz-stock","provider":"Imaginefleet Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}