Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot & MiG-17 Fresco Aircraft Manuals Collection

This comprehensive digital collection brings together authentic technical documentation for two of the most significant jet fighters of the early Cold War era. These original manuals represent the actual documentation used by Soviet and Warsaw Pact air forces during the operational service life of these legendary aircraft.

Collection Contents

MiG-15 UTI Documentation:

• Technical Description Book 1 - Flight Characteristics (Moscow 1954)
• Technical Description Book 2 (Oborongiz 1953)
• Technical Description Book 3 - Construction Description (Moscow 1954)
• Flight Characteristics Manual (1987)
• Maintenance Manual - Introduction & Instruments/Accessories
• Polish Flight Instruction Manual (Warsaw 1959)

MiG-17 & MiG-17F Documentation:

• Technical Description Book 1 - Flight Characteristics (1971)
• Technical Description Book 2 - Armament (Moscow 1954)
• Description and Operating Instructions Book 2 - Armament
• Pilot Operating Manual (Moscow 1955)
• Aircraft Inspection & Scheduled Maintenance Work Part 111
• Instruments and Oxygen Part IV
• Equipment Part IV - Technical Description
• Instruction Book - Operational Particularities
• Maintenance Instruction of Instruments and Accessories
• Aircraft Structure and Engine Part 1
• Aircraft Technical Description - Aircraft Structure Part II (Pages I-254)
• Album of Main Joints & Repair Tolerances
• Catalog of Rubber Gaskets (MiG-17F)

MiG-17F with VK-1F Engine:

• Technical Description Book 1 - Flight Characteristics (Moscow 1954)

Historical Note

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 and MiG-17 represent pivotal achievements in early jet fighter development and played decisive roles during the Korean War and throughout the Cold War era. The MiG-15, which first flew in December 1947, shocked Western air forces when it appeared over Korea in November 1950, proving superior to most contemporary Western fighters and roughly equal to the F-86 Sabre. Its swept-wing design, powerful armament, and exceptional climb rate made it one of the most produced jet fighters in history, with over 12,000 aircraft manufactured in the Soviet Union alone, plus thousands more built under license in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and China.

The MiG-17, which entered service in 1952, was initially conceived as an improved MiG-15 but evolved into a distinct aircraft with superior handling characteristics, especially at transonic speeds. The MiG-17F variant, equipped with the afterburning VK-1F engine, became the first Soviet fighter capable of supersonic speed in a dive. These aircraft saw extensive combat service in conflicts across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, proving remarkably effective in the hands of skilled pilots.

The two-seat MiG-15UTI trainer variant became the standard advanced jet trainer for Soviet and Warsaw Pact air forces, training generations of fighter pilots from the 1950s through the 1980s. Its forgiving flight characteristics and robust construction made it ideal for transitioning pilots from propeller aircraft to high-performance jets.

These manuals represent authentic documentation from the Soviet Ministry of Aviation Industry and Ministry of Defense, published between 1953 and 1987. They include materials from the State Publishing House of Defense Industry (Oborongiz) and Military Publishing House, as well as Polish Air Force documentation from the Ministry of National Defense. This collection provides unprecedented insight into Soviet aviation engineering, maintenance philosophy, and operational procedures during the height of the Cold War.

For aviation historians, these documents offer invaluable primary source material on Soviet jet fighter development and operational doctrine. For restorers and maintainers of preserved MiG-15 and MiG-17 aircraft, they provide essential technical specifications, structural details, maintenance procedures, and parts information. For researchers and enthusiasts, they represent a fascinating window into Soviet military aviation during one of the most significant periods in aerospace history.

Perfect For

• Aviation historians researching early Cold War jet fighter development
• Aircraft restorers working on preserved MiG-15 or MiG-17 aircraft
• Military history researchers studying Soviet aviation doctrine and technology
• Scale modelers seeking authentic technical details and specifications
• Aviation enthusiasts and collectors of historical military documentation
• Museums and educational institutions with MiG aircraft in their collections

Digital Download Details

Instant access to high-resolution scanned manuals in PDF format. All original text, diagrams, technical drawings, and specifications preserved. Compatible with all devices. Lifetime access with no subscription required.

Disclaimer: This item is sold for historical and reference only. These are either original or copies of manuals used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. These manuals are not meant to be used for current update material for certification or repair, but make an excellent reference for the scholar, collector, modeler or aircraft enthusiast. For proprietary reasons, we generally only provide manuals on obsolete aircraft and engines. The information is for reference only, and we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or currency of any manuals.

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