J-5 (MIG-17F) 30474, PLAAF (w/ UB-16-57) (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 x 2.6 in.

Model History and Information: The Shenyang J-5 is the Chinese licence-built version of the Soviet MiG-17F day fighter, and the first jet fighter mass-produced in China. Its initial flight took place on 19 July 1956 at the Shenyang factory. A swept-wing, single-seat interceptor, it carried a mixed cannon battery of two 23 mm and one 37 mm guns, and could mount underwing stores such as the UB-16-57 pod firing 57 mm rockets. The type equipped People's Liberation Army Air Force units through the late 1950s and 1960s before being superseded by more modern fighters. Several hundred were produced, and the design was also supplied to allied air forces.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is true to scale.
• It contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
• Movable canopy to represent open and closed positions
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Stand included for flying mode

Packaging: Full-color printed paper box with a flap-over cover. The model is packed and secured by clear blisters for easy viewing with an insert card at the back