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DH.100 Vampire vs MiG-17 Fresco

DH.100 Vampire vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 882 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,963 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,620 vs 6,069 kg, built 4,780 vs 10,649 units.

De Havilland DH.100 Vampire combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.100 Vampire
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
DH.100 Vampire MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 20 September 1943 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1946 1952
Number produced 4780 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 24.3 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 9.4 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 882 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,963 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 13,045 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,620 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 3,304 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,520 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 882 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 1,963 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 13,045 meters (42,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 5,620 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the DH.100 Vampire's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The DH.100 Vampire entered service first in 1946, 6 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.100 Vampire or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 4,780 units of the DH.100 Vampire.