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Folland Gnat vs MiG-17 Fresco

Folland Gnat vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,119 vs 1,145 km/h, range 805 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 6,069 kg, built 360 vs 10,649 units.

Folland Gnat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Folland Gnat
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
Folland Gnat MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Folland Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 July 1955 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1958 1952
Number produced 360 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 12.7 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 6.8 m 9.6 m
Height 2.7 m 3.8 m
Length 9.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1119 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 805 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 2,177 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,134 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Folland Gnat's 1,119 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Folland Gnat's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Folland Gnat's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the Folland Gnat's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Folland Gnat's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 6 years before the Folland Gnat which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Folland Gnat or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 360 units of the Folland Gnat.