A-5 Vigilante vs MiG-17 Fresco
The A-5 Vigilante and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 5.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 8 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1950 vs 1958).
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. | |
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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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 930 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 9 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.