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J-12 vs MiG-17 Fresco

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
J-12 MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 December 1970 14 January 1950
Year introduced -- 1952
Number produced 6 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 16.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 10.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-12 operates at altitudes up to 16,870 m compared to 16,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 20 years before the J-12 (1950 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,472 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 327 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-12 has a higher service ceiling at 16,870 meters (55,347 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.