F-102 Delta Dagger vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The F-102 Delta Dagger and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,328 km/h for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-102 Delta Dagger has an operational range of 2,170 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-102 Delta Dagger operates at altitudes up to 16,276 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 14,288 kg MTOW, the F-102 Delta Dagger is 2.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-102 Delta Dagger has been produced in 1,000 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-102 Delta Dagger vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 4 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger (1950 vs 1954).

F-102 Delta Dagger

American interceptor, operational during the Cold War, primarily deployed for combat and reconnaissance missions in the United States.
Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 24 October 1954
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $2.5 million
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MiG-17 Fresco

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
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F-102 Delta Dagger

Wing area 61.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m ◉
Height 6.5 m ◉
Length 20.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 1328 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,170 km ◉
Service ceiling 16,276 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 14,288 kg ◉
Empty weight 8,777 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,307 kgf ◉

MiG-17 Fresco

Wing area 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m ◉
Height 3.8 m ◉
Length 11.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 1193 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,020 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,600 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg ◉
Empty weight 3,705 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,328 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 135 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a longer range at 2,170 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher service ceiling at 16,276 meters (53,398 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-102 Delta Dagger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,288 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is longer at 20.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-102 Delta Dagger is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the F-102 Delta Dagger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-102 Delta Dagger or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,000 units of the F-102 Delta Dagger.

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