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A-4 Skyhawk vs MiG-17 Fresco

A-4 Skyhawk vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 1,145 km/h, range 4,063 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 6,069 kg, built 2,960 vs 10,649 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 22 June 1954 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1956 1952
Number produced 2960 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2 million $600K
Wing area 24.2 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.6 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 12.2 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-4 Skyhawk is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.