CARF MiG-17 231000
The CARF-Models MiG-17 has been developed following the advice of several owners of restored full size owners of MiG-17s in the USA. Since it is very hard to find good original documentation, the cooperation with Pros like Bill Culberson and Jason Solmes has been priceless, and we would like to thank especially these two great MiG-17 enthusiasts, here and now, that our scale aircraft has become what it is: A great example of gold age jet aviation history.
As a basic information, the aircraft is modelled in a scale of 1:3.7, which leaves it at a wing span of 265 cm and a weight of <25 kg (55 lb). It's a fully detailed all composite construction, the base model is painted silver in the moulds. The fuselage is made in a front and rear part for easy transportation, the wings are joined with a pair of 30 mm carbon tubes. The fin and stab are also removable and have their servos close to the control surfaces, linkages are as hidden as possible.
Of course we can paint it in any other colour, we can finish the schemes up like our prototype or its sister ships (1613 or 1610) or paint any original cold war schemes, either in the mould or outside. We can add the aluminium effect sanding (as introduced with our F-100 SuperSabre) and scale weathering in any level.
A scale landing gear has been developed for the model. It is already in serial production and will be available when the first kits are ready to be delivered. It is a light weight CARF-Models construction made in Germany, based on ELECTRON gear units with GS-200 controller.
Conformal fuel cells with the volume of 5 litre are just perfect for engines between 200 and 250 N thrust and a spiral reinforced stainless steel thrust tube with carbon intake lip has been specifically designed for the model.
A scale cockpit made by the man himself, Francesco Mondinelli, in Italy, includes a sliding canopy mechanism. A true scale pilot is available through Tailored Pilots, UK.
We fly the prototype with a Kingtech K-235 G4 but any engine between 200 and 220 N will work, too. Keep in mind that the full scale aircraft didn't have a great power to weight ratio and the aircraft's flying qualities benefit strongly from keeping the engine small and light.
The cockpit will remain an optional item, which has to be ordered separately, but can be installed in the factory as part of the PNP solution. The cost for individual colour schemes on top of a single colour paint job done in the moulds, will be quoted based on complexity and will also be added to the ARF-Plus price.
Please note that this listing is for the all silver colourway.
