J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-17 Fresco

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon reaches 2,400 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 19,278 kg MTOW, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon is 3.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 48 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1950 vs 1998).

Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy.
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu
First flight 23 March 1998
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 602 units
Average unit price $45 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 39.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf
Wing area 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1193 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg
Empty weight 3,705 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon 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-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 53 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.