Calidus B250 vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The Calidus B250 and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Novaer and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h — 2.1x the Calidus B250's 557 km/h. The Calidus B250 has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 9,000 m for the Calidus B250.

The Calidus B250 has been produced in 2 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $25M for the Calidus B250 vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 67 years before the Calidus B250 (1950 vs 2017).

Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century.
Novaer Calidus B250 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Novaer
First flight 1 July 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $25 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
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 557 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰
Wing area 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1193 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,020 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg
Empty weight 3,705 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Calidus B250 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,210 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 66 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.