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BAE Tempest vs MiG-17 Fresco

BAE Tempest combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
BAE Tempest MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAE/Leonardo/MHI Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight -- 14 January 1950
Year introduced -- 1952
Number produced N/A 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area -- m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan -- m 9.6 m
Height -- m 3.8 m
Length -- m 11.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 1193 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,020 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,210 kg
Empty weight -- kg 3,705 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The BAE Tempest and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by BAE/Leonardo/MHI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAE Tempest or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAE Tempest or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAE Tempest or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,210 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.