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F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-17 Fresco

F-14 Tomcat vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 1,145 km/h, range 3,000 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 6,069 kg, built 712 vs 10,649 units.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
F-14 Tomcat MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 December 1970 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1972 1952
Number produced 712 units 10649 units
Average unit price $38 million $600K
Wing area 52.5 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 9.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 19.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 20 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.