F-106 Delta Dart vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The F-106 Delta Dart and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Convair and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-106 Delta Dart reaches 2,454 km/h β€” 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The F-106 Delta Dart has an operational range of 2,472 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-106 Delta Dart operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 15,653 kg MTOW, the F-106 Delta Dart is 3.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-106 Delta Dart has been produced in 350 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 6 years before the F-106 Delta Dart (1950 vs 1956).

American all-weather interceptor aircraft, developed in the mid-1950s, primarily used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era.
Convair F-106 Delta Dart Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Convair
First flight 26 December 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 350 units
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 10649 units
Average unit price $600K
Wing area 61.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 6.2 m β—‰
Length 21.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2454 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,472 km β—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,653 kg β—‰
Empty weight 11,077 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 72 kN β—‰
Wing area 22.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.6 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1193 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,020 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,705 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf β—‰

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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 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,261 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 2,472 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 15,600 meters (51,181 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 5,210 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.