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Hawker Hunter vs MiG-17 Fresco

Hawker Hunter vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,151 vs 1,145 km/h, range 3,058 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 11,158 vs 6,069 kg, built 1,972 vs 10,649 units.

Hawker Hunter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawker Hunter
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
Hawker Hunter MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 20 July 1951 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1954 1952
Number produced 1972 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 32.4 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m 9.6 m
Height 4.0 m 3.8 m
Length 14.0 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1151 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 3,058 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,158 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 6,406 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,602 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Hawker Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,151 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Hawker Hunter has a longer range at 3,058 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Hawker Hunter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Hawker Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,158 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Hawker Hunter is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the Hawker Hunter which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker Hunter or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,972 units of the Hawker Hunter.