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Harrier vs MiG-17 Fresco

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
Harrier MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 28 December 1968 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1969 1952
Number produced 380 units 10649 units
Average unit price $24 million $600K
Wing area 18.7 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.6 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 13.9 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Overview

The Harrier and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,183 km/h for the Harrier vs 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Harrier has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 14,996 m for the Harrier.

The Harrier has been produced in 380 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $24M for the Harrier vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 18 years before the Harrier (1950 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Harrier is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 17 years before the Harrier which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.