IA 58 Pucará vs MiG-17 Fresco
Overview
The IA 58 Pucará and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by FMA and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.
The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h — 2.4x the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h. The IA 58 Pucará has an operational range of 350 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará.
The IA 58 Pucará has been produced in 110 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2M for the IA 58 Pucará vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 24 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1950 vs 1974).
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| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | FMA |
| First flight | 8 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 14 January 1950 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 10649 units |
| Average unit price | $600K |
| Wing area | 30.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,020 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 729 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 693 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The IA 58 Pucará has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,800 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The IA 58 Pucará is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The IA 58 Pucará is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 24 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA 58 Pucará or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.