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F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-17 Fresco

F-4 Phantom II vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 6,069 kg, built 5,195 vs 10,649 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 May 1958 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1962 1952
Number produced 5195 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $600K
Wing area 49.2 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.6 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 19.0 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,225 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 10 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.