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Il-10 Beast vs MiG-17 Fresco

Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
Il-10 Beast MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 18 April 1944 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1944 1952
Number produced 6166 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 30.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 9.6 m
Height 4.2 m 3.8 m
Length 11.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 551 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,535 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,680 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,320 kW 1 x 3,447 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Il-10 Beast and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,145 km/h — 2.1x the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h. The Il-10 Beast has an operational range of 800 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast.

The Il-10 Beast has been produced in 6,166 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Il-10 Beast first flew 6 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1944 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 594 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Il-10 Beast's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Il-10 Beast has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,535 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 8 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-10 Beast or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 6,166 units of the Il-10 Beast.