F-16 Fighting Falcon vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon reaches 2,410 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-16 Fighting Falcon operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 19,200 kg MTOW, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is 3.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 24 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon (1950 vs 1974).

F-16 Fighting Falcon

American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 2 February 1974
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4604 units
Average unit price $75 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-16 Fighting Falcon

Wing area 27.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m ◉
Height 4.9 m ◉
Length 15.1 m ◉
Maximum speed 2410 km/h ◉
Operational range 546 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,288 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg ◉
Empty weight 8,570 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 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-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon 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-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 27 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 4,604 units of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

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