CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-17 Fresco
The CF-105 Arrow and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Avro and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,103 km/h for the CF-105 Arrow vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The CF-105 Arrow has an operational range of 483 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The CF-105 Arrow operates at altitudes up to 16,154 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 31,120 kg MTOW, the CF-105 Arrow is 6.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The CF-105 Arrow has been produced in 5 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $3M for the CF-105 Arrow vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 8 years before the CF-105 Arrow (1950 vs 1958).
| Canadian interceptor fighter, developed during the Cold War, cancelled before operational deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| First flight | 25 March 1958 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $3 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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 113.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,154 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,120 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,245 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 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 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The CF-105 Arrow is faster with a maximum speed of 2,103 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 910 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 483 km.
Which can fly higher, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher service ceiling at 16,154 meters (52,998 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The CF-105 Arrow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,120 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The CF-105 Arrow is longer at 23.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The CF-105 Arrow is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CF-105 Arrow or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 5 units of the CF-105 Arrow.