J-M17G "Redfox"
| J-M17G "Redfox" | |
|---|---|
| File:Redfox fighter.jpg | |
| A Redfox of 1962 on display at the Museum of Aviation in Sejpedek | |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin |  Granzery SR
|
| Manufacturer | Juhasz State Aerospace Design Bureau |
| First flight | 1951 |
| Introduction | 1955 |
| Retired | 1968 (combat) 1976 (trainer) |
| Status | limited service |
| Primary user | Granzery People's Air Force |
| Produced | 1955-1963 |
| Number built | 620 |
The J-M17G was a jet fighter aircraft and upgrade of the Stasnovan Mig-17 which served as the primary aircraft of the Grozyar People's air force, and was used as a light attack and trainer aircraft into the late 1960s and a trainer into the 1970s.
Design[edit]
Engines[edit]
Electronics and Avionics[edit]
Operational history[edit]
Variants[edit]
- J-M17G mtz. 1958 - First variant of the aircraft. Used until 1963.
- V-1(JM) mtz. 1962 - Main variant, minor modifications, Vertega-Oppirus designed, removing all Stasnovan equipment.
- V-1(JM)T mtz. 1964 - Attack variant with increased carrying capacity, sacrificing speed and maneuverability.
Operators[edit]
Former Operators[edit]
Granzery SR: Grozyar People's Air Force- Template:Country data Second Grozyar Republic: Grozyar Republican Air Force.
Specifications (J-M17G mtz. 1958)[edit]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 11.27 m
- Wingspan: 9.60 m
- Height: 3.80 m
- Wing area: 22.6 m2
- Empty weight: 3,820 kg
- Max takeoff weight: 6,198 kg
- Powerplant: 1× 1 × JD KSz-42 afterburning turbojet, 42.3 kN
Performance
- Maximum speed: 1,298 km/h
- Range: 2060 km
- Service ceiling: 15,850 m
- Thrust/weight: 0.78
Armament
- Guns: 2x 30 mm SZK autocannons
- Hardpoints: 4 external pylons with a capacity of up to 1000kg, including 250 kg bombs, 500kg bombs and VL-H8 Infrared Anti-Air Missiles,