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F-105 Thunderchief vs MiG-17 Fresco

Republic F-105 Thunderchief combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-105 Thunderchief
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
F-105 Thunderchief MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 22 October 1955 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1958 1952
Number produced 833 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2.7 million $600K
Wing area 35.8 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.6 m
Height 6.0 m 3.8 m
Length 19.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2208 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,252 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 14,783 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,834 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 12,470 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,020 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Overview

The F-105 Thunderchief and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief. At 23,834 kg MTOW, the F-105 Thunderchief is 3.9:1 the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.

The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 5 years before the F-105 Thunderchief (1950 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-105 Thunderchief is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,063 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 1,252 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,834 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-105 Thunderchief is more expensive at approximately $2.7 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 6 years before the F-105 Thunderchief which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.