F-84 Thunderjet vs MiG-17 Fresco

The F-84 Thunderjet and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,001 km/h for the F-84 Thunderjet vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 10,590 kg MTOW, the F-84 Thunderjet is 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 4 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1946 vs 1950).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 10649 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf
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 4,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet is more expensive at approximately $1.4 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 2 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 7,524 units of the F-84 Thunderjet.