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.
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong Combat profile drawing
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.
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 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.