DH.110 Sea Vixen vs MiG-17 Fresco
The DH.110 Sea Vixen and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has an operational range of 1,270 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 15,000 m for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. At 21,205 kg MTOW, the DH.110 Sea Vixen is 4.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has been produced in 151 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 1 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen (1950 vs 1951).
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 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 | $600K |
| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,097 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 2,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the DH.110 Sea Vixen which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.