J-20 Kraguj vs MiG-17 Fresco

The J-20 Kraguj and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by SOKO and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h — 4.0x the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h. The J-20 Kraguj has an operational range of 800 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 5,210 kg MTOW, the MiG-17 Fresco is 3.2x the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg. The J-20 Kraguj has been produced in 43 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 12 years before the J-20 Kraguj (1950 vs 1962).

Yugoslavian light attack aircraft, largely used in the Croatian War of Independence during the early 1990s.
SOKO J-20 Kraguj Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 21 November 1962
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 43 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 17.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 7.9 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,624 kg
Empty weight 1,130 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW
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-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 898 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,210 kg compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 1,624 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 12 years before the J-20 Kraguj which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Kraguj or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 43 units of the J-20 Kraguj.