The Yakovlev Yak-17) was an early Soviet jet fighter. It was developed from the Yak-15 the main difference being tricycle landing gear. The trainer version known as the Yak-17UTI was the Soviet Air Arms most numerous and important early jet trainer.
Made by Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing.
It is the successor of the Yakovlev Yak-15 ,
Yakovlev Yak-17 is the predecessor of the Yakovlev Yak-23.