MiG-17 Fighter Rise and Fall: From Taiwan to Vietnam's Deadly Skies

Summary and Key Points: The MiG-17 Fresco, a Soviet-designed fighter jet, made its maiden flight in January 1950 and was introduced in October 1952, just missing out on combat in the Korean War.

-Initially designed to intercept enemy bombers, the MiG-17 featured improved speed, handling, and armament over its predecessor, the MiG-15.

-Despite a lackluster debut during the 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis, the MiG-17 proved its worth during the Vietnam War, where its agility and cannon armament...