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.
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen Combat profile drawing
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.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
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.