The Klimov VK-5F engine was created by radical modernization of the Klimov VK-1A engine, which differs from the original VK-5 version by mounting the same forcing chamber as in the VK-1F engine.
The modernization of the engine has improved its thrust to 3800kpa in forcing mode. Despite the fact that the engine passed the state tests in 1953, it was not included in serial production and was thus used only on the experimental MiG-17R aircraft, which allowed it to reach an altitude of 18,000 meters, which was then the altitude record within the USSR.
The modernization of the engine has improved its thrust to 3800kpa in forcing mode. Despite the fact that the engine passed the state tests in 1953, it was not included in serial production and was thus used only on the experimental MiG-17R aircraft, which allowed it to reach an altitude of 18,000 meters, which was then the altitude record within the USSR.