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FJ-4 Fury vs MiG-17 Fresco

FJ-4 Fury vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 1,145 km/h, range 3,250 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 10,750 vs 6,069 kg, built 374 vs 10,649 units.

North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
FJ-4 Fury MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 October 1954 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1955 1952
Number produced 374 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 31.5 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 9.6 m
Height 4.2 m 3.8 m
Length 11.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 3,250 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 14,300 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,750 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 5,992 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,493 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The FJ-4 Fury has a longer range at 3,250 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 14,300 meters (46,916 ft).
Which is heavier, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,750 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 3 years before the FJ-4 Fury which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FJ-4 Fury or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 374 units of the FJ-4 Fury.