F-15E Strike Eagle vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The F-15E Strike Eagle and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-15E Strike Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h β€” 2.2x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The F-15E Strike Eagle has an operational range of 1,272 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-15E Strike Eagle operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 36,741 kg MTOW, the F-15E Strike Eagle is 7.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-15E Strike Eagle has been produced in 525 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $87M for the F-15E Strike Eagle vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 36 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle (1950 vs 1986).

American all-weather multirole strike fighter, prominent in the Gulf War for precision strike and deep interdiction missions.
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 December 1986
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 525 units
Average unit price $87 million
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 56.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,272 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,379 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 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-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-15E Strike Eagle 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-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 1,272 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 34 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.