F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs MiG-17 Fresco

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 12,247 kg MTOW, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is 2.4x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 39 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1950 vs 1989).

Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $30 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 24.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 14.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2223 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 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 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,030 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 42 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.