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A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-17 Fresco

A-37 Dragonfly vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 816 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 6,069 kg, built 577 vs 10,649 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 October 1964 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1967 1952
Number produced 577 units 10649 units
Average unit price $160K $600K
Wing area 17.1 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 8.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-37 Dragonfly has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.