F-111 Aardvark vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The F-111 Aardvark and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-111 Aardvark reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.2x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The F-111 Aardvark has an operational range of 5,940 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-111 Aardvark operates at altitudes up to 20,117 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 45,359 kg MTOW, the F-111 Aardvark is 8.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-111 Aardvark has been produced in 563 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $15M for the F-111 Aardvark vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 14 years before the F-111 Aardvark (1950 vs 1964).

F-111 Aardvark

American tactical bomber, active during Cold War and significant use in Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for its variable-sweep wings.
General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 21 December 1964
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 563 units
Average unit price $15 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-111 Aardvark

Wing area 61.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.2 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 22.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2655 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,940 km ◉
Service ceiling 20,117 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg ◉
Empty weight 21,400 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,119 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-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,462 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.

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