FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The FA-50 Fighting Eagle and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has an operational range of 1,851 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. At 10,722 kg MTOW, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle is 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 61 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (1950 vs 2011).

South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions.
Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 Fighting Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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
Wing area 23.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 13.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,851 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,470 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN â—‰
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 2,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 647 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,722 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is longer at 13.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 62 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.