AMX vs MiG-17 Fresco
The AMX and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the AMX is 2.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 34 years before the AMX (1950 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 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 2,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 37 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.