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).

AMX

Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer AMX Combat profile drawing
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.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
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

AMX

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.