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F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-17 Fresco

F-101 Voodoo vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,825 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,450 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 23,770 vs 6,069 kg, built 807 vs 10,649 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-101 Voodoo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-101 Voodoo
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
F-101 Voodoo MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 29 September 1954 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1959 1952
Number produced 807 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2 million $600K
Wing area 34.2 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 9.6 m
Height 5.5 m 3.8 m
Length 20.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1825 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,450 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 17,800 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,770 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 12,925 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,666 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 680 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.