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F-8 Crusader vs MiG-17 Fresco

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
F-8 Crusader MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 25 March 1955 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1957 1952
Number produced 1219 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $600K
Wing area 34.8 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.6 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 16.5 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 1193 km/h
Operational range 730 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 5,210 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 3,705 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-8 Crusader and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-8 Crusader has an operational range of 730 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the F-8 Crusader is 2.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The F-8 Crusader has been produced in 1,219 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 5 years before the F-8 Crusader (1950 vs 1955).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 778 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-8 Crusader is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 5 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.