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AMCA vs MiG-17 Fresco

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
AMCA MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight -- 14 January 1950
Year introduced -- 1952
Number produced N/A 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 55.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.6 m
Height 4.5 m 3.8 m
Length 18.0 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 1193 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 5,210 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 3,705 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The AMCA and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the AMCA vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The AMCA has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The AMCA operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 27,000 kg MTOW, the AMCA is 5.2x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMCA is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 719 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMCA has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.