F-5 Freedom Fighter vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The F-5 Freedom Fighter and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-5 Freedom Fighter has an operational range of 891 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-5 Freedom Fighter operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 11,187 kg MTOW, the F-5 Freedom Fighter is 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in 1,204 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2M for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 9 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter (1950 vs 1959).

F-5 Freedom Fighter

American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts.
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 30 July 1959
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 1204 units
Average unit price $2 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-5 Freedom Fighter

Wing area 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.1 m ◉
Height 4.1 m ◉
Length 14.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 1700 km/h ◉
Operational range 891 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,789 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,349 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 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-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 507 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 13 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.

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