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DH.112 Venom vs MiG-17 Fresco

DH.112 Venom vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,030 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,738 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 6,985 vs 6,069 kg, built 1,431 vs 10,649 units.

De Havilland DH.112 Venom combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 DH.112 Venom
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
DH.112 Venom MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 September 1949 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952 1952
Number produced 1431 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 25.9 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 12.7 m 9.6 m
Height 1.9 m 3.8 m
Length 9.7 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1030 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,738 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,009 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,985 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,174 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,200 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,030 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the DH.112 Venom's 1,738 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the DH.112 Venom's 12,009 meters (39,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The DH.112 Venom has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,985 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the DH.112 Venom's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 0 years before the DH.112 Venom which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.112 Venom or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,431 units of the DH.112 Venom.