Alphajet vs MiG-17 Fresco
The Alphajet and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alphajet. The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 23 years before the Alphajet (1950 vs 1973).
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 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 4,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Alphajet's 1,095 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Alphajet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 26 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.