Cheetah vs MiG-17 Fresco
The Cheetah and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Atlas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,338 km/h for the Cheetah vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Cheetah operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the Cheetah is 3.2x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 36 years before the Cheetah (1950 vs 1986).
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
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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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2338 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 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 Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Cheetah's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 34 years before the Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheetah or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 38 units of the Cheetah.