Shenyang F-5
The Shenyang J-5 was China’s licence-built MiG-17 fighter, a swept-wing jet that became a cornerstone of Chinese air defence in the 1960s and 1970s. Though derived from a Soviet design, Chinese production gave the aircraft a long local service life and supported later aviation industry growth. The MiG-17 family proved remarkably agile at subsonic speeds and scored notable combat successes in Vietnam. Its compact fuselage and swept wings represent the classic early Cold War fighter shape.
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The F-5 was China's licence-built MiG-17, a compact swept-wing fighter that anchored Chinese air defence through the 1960s and scored kills over Vietnam.
Specifications
| Length | 11.3 m (37 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.6 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 3.8 m (12 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6 t |
| Range | 650 NM (1,204 km) |
| Maximum speed | 600 kt (1,111 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 54,000 ft (16,459 m) |
| Rate of climb | 14,000 ft/min (71.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 1,150 l |
| Engines | 1x Klimov VK-1F |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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