Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 - Variants

Variants

I-330

Prototype.

MiG-17 ("Fresco A")

Basic fighter version powered by VK-1 engine ("aircraft SI").

MiG-17A

Fighter version powered by VK-1A engine with longer lifespan.

MiG-17AS

Multirole conversion, fitted to carry unguided rockets and the K-13 air to air missile.

MiG-17P ("Fresco B")

All-weather fighter version equipped with Izumrud radar ("aircraft SP").

MiG-17F ("Fresco C")

Basic fighter version powered by VK-1F engine with afterburner ("aircraft SF").

MiG-17PF ("Fresco D")

All-weather fighter version equipped with Izumrud radar and VK-1F engine ("aircraft SP-7F").

MiG-17PM/PFU ("Fresco E")

Fighter version equipped with radar and K-5 (NATO: AA-1 "Alkali") air-to-air missiles ("aircraft SP-9").

MiG-17R

Reconnaissance aircraft with VK-1F engine and camera ("aircraft SR-2s")

MiG-17SN

Experimental variant with twin side intakes, no central intake, and nose redesigned to allow 23 mm cannons to pivot to engage ground targets. Not produced.

Shenyang J-5

Some withdrawn aircraft were converted to remotely controlled targets.