Mikoyan MiG-17: Famous Russian Aircraft Hardcover – 15 May 2016

The definitive book on the Mig 17 ....

The MiG-17 was an evolution of the famous MiG-15, however despite looking superficially very similar it actually evolved into a very different aircraft, with a new wing and a lengthened and re-profiled rear fuselage. Although it looked very much like a MiG-15, the increased wing sweep angle, stretched fuselage and bigger vertical stablizer made the MiG-17 a noticeably sleeker looking design which I find much more attractive than the rather short and dumpy MiG-15. Well armed and manoeuvrable the MiG-17 was a very effective fighter, a significant improvement over the MiG-15 and even after introduction of the supersonic MiG-19 it remained the backbone of the Soviet air force and many of their client country air forces until the MiG-21 and other supersonic designs replaced it. In Vietnam it managed to give a good account of itself against nominally much superior US fighters.This book is probably the definitive book on the subject and is everything you'd expect from a Yefim Gordon and Dimitry Komissarov book. A comprehensive text covering the design, production and service of the type both in Soviet and export service as well as Polish and Chinese production. The Chinese J-5 was particularly significant, being built in large numbers and also exported. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and colour profiles. Produced to the usual high standard this book really is an outstanding volume, with lots of positives and no negatives.Very highly recommended, 5*.

Ansich sehr interessantes Buch. Leider kam beschädigt und hat wie gebraucht ausgeschaut.Danke Amazon für Kulante und unkomplizierte Reklamationsbearbeitung.

Très bon produit, rien a dire.Excellente qualite.Envoi très rapideJe le recommande très fortement.Peut être un très bon cadeau

Fantastic reference book for aviation enthusiasts and model kit builders alike

Peccato che quelli esauriti abbiano prezzi assurdi (alcuni superiori addirittura alle mille euro) ma credo si tratti dei testi più completi e corposi per completezza di informazioni, foto, storia, tecnica, etc. Ma d'altronde è scritto da due dei più competenti conoscitori dell'aviazione russa al mondo: Yefim Gordon e Dimitri Komissarov.