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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | $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.