F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-17 Fresco

The F-101 Voodoo and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,825 km/h for the F-101 Voodoo vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-101 Voodoo has an operational range of 2,450 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-101 Voodoo operates at altitudes up to 17,800 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 23,770 kg MTOW, the F-101 Voodoo is 4.6x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The F-101 Voodoo has been produced in 807 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2M for the F-101 Voodoo vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 4 years before the F-101 Voodoo (1950 vs 1954).

American supersonic jet fighter, used extensively during the Cold War, significant for its reconnaissance roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 29 September 1954
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 807 units
Average unit price $2 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 $0.6 million
Wing area 34.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.1 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 20.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1825 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,925 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 10,866 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 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-101 Voodoo is faster with a maximum speed of 1,825 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 632 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-101 Voodoo has a longer range at 2,450 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher service ceiling at 17,800 meters (58,398 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-101 Voodoo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,770 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-101 Voodoo is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-101 Voodoo is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the F-101 Voodoo which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-101 Voodoo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 807 units of the F-101 Voodoo.