J-15 Flying Shark vs MiG-17 Fresco

The J-15 Flying Shark and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the J-15 Flying Shark vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-15 Flying Shark is 6.3x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 59 years before the J-15 Flying Shark (1950 vs 2009).

Chinese carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter, developed from the Su-33, in use by the Chinese Naval Air Force.
Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 76 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
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 $0.6 million
Wing area 67.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 22.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 25,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 22.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 11.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1193 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,020 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,705 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 61 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.