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F9F Panther vs MiG-17 Fresco

F9F Panther vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 932 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,100 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 8,492 vs 6,069 kg, built 1,385 vs 10,649 units.

Grumman F9F Panther combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F9F PantherFull specs
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 FrescoFull specs
Specifications
F9F Panther MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 November 1947 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1949 1952
Number produced 1385 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 23.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 9.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 11.8 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 932 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,100 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,492 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,603 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the F9F Panther's 932 km/h, a difference of 213 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F9F Panther has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the F9F Panther's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F9F Panther has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,492 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F9F Panther is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F9F Panther 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 F9F Panther or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,385 units of the F9F Panther.