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Il-2 Sturmovik vs MiG-17 Fresco

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 2 October 1939 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1941 1952
Number produced 36183 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 38.5 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 9.6 m
Height 4.2 m 3.8 m
Length 11.7 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 765 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 3,447 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik 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 — 2.8x the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 4,525 m for the Il-2 Sturmovik.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Il-2 Sturmovik first flew 11 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1939 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 410 km/h, a difference of 735 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 765 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Il-2 Sturmovik's 4,525 meters (14,845 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik entered service first in 1941, 11 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 10,649 units of the MiG-17 Fresco.