1/72 Airfix PZL LIM-5 (MiG-17) Fighter Plastic Model Kit A03092

1/72 Airfix PZL LIM-5 (MiG-17) Fighter Plastic Model Kit A03092

Build an authentic replica of the Polish-built PZL LIM-5, the license-produced variant of the legendary Soviet MiG-17 fighter that served with Warsaw Pact air forces during the Cold War, with this precision 1/72 scale model kit from Airfix. This intermediate-level kit features 87 parts and captures the distinctive swept-wing design of this formidable jet fighter.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/72
• Parts count: 87 pieces
• Skill level: Intermediate (Level 2)
• Build time: Approximately 1 hour
• Dimensions: 156MM length x 134MM wingspan x 52MM height when completed
• Klimov VK-1F turbojet engine: Detailed jet engine intake and exhaust
• Swept-wing design: Distinctive 45-degree wing sweep
• Detailed cockpit: Realistic instrument panel and ejection seat
• Engraved panel lines: Authentic surface detail
• Two marking options: Polish Air Force schemes included
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA03092

What's Included:

• Plastic model kit with 87 parts on sprues
• Decal sheet with two marking options
• Instruction sheet with step-by-step assembly guide

Historical Background:

As one of the most successful post-war Soviet jet fighter designs, the MiG-17 was coveted by other Warsaw Pact nations, who were keen to upgrade their own airspace defensive capabilities. Poland was granted a license to build the aircraft in 1955, and over the next five years, around 477 aircraft were built for both Polish Air Force use and export sales. The Polish-built MiG-17s were known as the LIM-5, which loosely translates as "License-built aircraft No.5." The LIM-5 featured the same swept-wing design and powerful Klimov VK-1F turbojet engine as the Soviet original, giving it excellent performance characteristics for its era. In the hands of a skilled pilot, these aircraft could still be a tricky adversary for their Western counterparts, demonstrating good maneuverability and climb rate. The LIM-5 served with distinction in the Polish Air Force and was also exported to several other nations, becoming an important component of Warsaw Pact air defense during the height of the Cold War.

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