J-11 Responsive Dragon vs MiG-17 Fresco

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The J-11 Responsive Dragon reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 6.3x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 48 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1950 vs 1998).

Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 442 units
Average unit price $30 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 52.8 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m
Length 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,300 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-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,307 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon 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-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 46 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.