F-86 Sabre vs MiG-17 Fresco
| American fighter jet, iconic of the Korean War period, widely operational across cold-war frontline, supersonic, and recognized for its dog-fighting capability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 1 October 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1949 |
| Number produced | 9860 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. | |
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| 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 | 28.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,454 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,621 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,443 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3,402 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the F-86 Sabre's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre has a longer range at 2,454 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher service ceiling at 15,850 meters (52,001 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,621 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-86 Sabre entered service first in 1949, 3 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-86 Sabre or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 9,860 units of the F-86 Sabre.