A-3 Skywarrior vs MiG-17 Fresco
Overview
The A-3 Skywarrior and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
Top speed is 980 km/h for the A-3 Skywarrior vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The A-3 Skywarrior has an operational range of 3,380 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 12,000 m for the A-3 Skywarrior. At 37,195 kg MTOW, the A-3 Skywarrior is 7.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in 283 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 2 years before the A-3 Skywarrior (1950 vs 1952).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 28 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 14 January 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 10649 units |
| Average unit price | $600K |
| Wing area | 75.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,195 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,876 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,381 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,000 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 1,193 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 3,380 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 15,600 meters (51,181 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 5,210 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.