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F-106 Delta Dart vs MiG-17 Fresco

F-106 Delta Dart vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 2,454 vs 1,145 km/h, range 4,345 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 15,653 vs 6,069 kg, built 350 vs 10,649 units.

Convair F-106 Delta Dart combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-106 Delta Dart
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
F-106 Delta Dart MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 December 1956 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1959 1952
Number produced 350 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 61.5 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.6 m
Height 6.2 m 3.8 m
Length 21.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2454 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 4,345 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 11,077 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 109 kN 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-106 Delta Dart is faster with a maximum speed of 2,454 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,309 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a longer range at 4,345 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-106 Delta Dart has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,653 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-106 Delta Dart is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the F-106 Delta Dart which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-106 Delta Dart or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 350 units of the F-106 Delta Dart.