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MiG 17 Aircraft Model 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 licence 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.Polish-Built MiG-17s The Polish-built MiG-17s were known as the Lim-5, which loosely translates as ‘Licence built aircraft No.5’. In the hands of a skilled pilot, these aircraft could still be a tricky adversary for their Western counterparts.Product Details Number of pieces: 87 Item Scale: 1:72 Wingspan: 134mm For ages 14 and up Brand: Airfix Department Code: 3631