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AMCA vs MiG-17 Fresco

AMCA vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,912 vs 1,145 km/h, range 5,325 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 27,000 vs 6,069 kg.

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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 1145 km/h
Operational range 5,325 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 3,447 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 767 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMCA has a longer range at 5,325 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.