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CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-17 Fresco

CF-105 Arrow vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 2,103 vs 1,145 km/h, range 483 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 31,120 vs 6,069 kg, built 5 vs 10,649 units.

Avro CF-105 Arrow combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CF-105 Arrow
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
CF-105 Arrow MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Avro Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 25 March 1958 14 January 1950
Year introduced -- 1952
Number produced 5 units 10649 units
Average unit price $3 million $600K
Wing area 113.8 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 9.6 m
Height 6.3 m 3.8 m
Length 23.7 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2103 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 483 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 16,154 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,120 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 22,245 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,659 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 958 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 MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the CF-105 Arrow's 16,154 meters (52,998 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 6,069 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.