J-16 Qianlong vs MiG-17 Fresco
The J-16 Qianlong and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the J-16 Qianlong is 6.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 61 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1950 vs 2011).
| Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 365 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. | |
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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 | $0.6 million |
| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,200 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-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 927 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 63 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.