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A-1 Skyraider vs MiG-17 Fresco

A-1 Skyraider vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,118 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 6,069 kg, built 3,180 vs 10,649 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 March 1945 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1946 1952
Number produced 3180 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 37.2 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 9.6 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.8 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 627 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-1 Skyraider has a longer range at 2,118 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-1 Skyraider has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,213 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-1 Skyraider is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 6 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 3,180 units of the A-1 Skyraider.