Buccaneer vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The Buccaneer and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,040 km/h for the Buccaneer vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Buccaneer has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 12,200 m for the Buccaneer. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Buccaneer is 5.4x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The Buccaneer has been produced in 211 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2.5M for the Buccaneer vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 8 years before the Buccaneer (1950 vs 1958).

Buccaneer

British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley Buccaneer Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley
First flight 30 April 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 211 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
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MiG-17 Fresco

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
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Buccaneer

Wing area 47.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.4 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1040 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,035 kgf â—‰

MiG-17 Fresco

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 Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the Buccaneer's 1,040 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Buccaneer has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Buccaneer's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Buccaneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Buccaneer is longer at 19.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Buccaneer is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 10 years before the Buccaneer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buccaneer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 211 units of the Buccaneer.

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