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A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-17 Fresco

A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,145 km/h, range 4,667 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 6,069 kg, built 283 vs 10,649 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 October 1952 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1956 1952
Number produced 283 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 75.4 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 9.6 m
Height 6.9 m 3.8 m
Length 23.3 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the A-3 Skywarrior which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.