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J-20 Kraguj vs MiG-17 Fresco

Soko J-20 Kraguj combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-20 Kraguj
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
J-20 Kraguj MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 November 1962 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1964 1952
Number produced 43 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 17.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.6 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 7.9 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,624 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 1,130 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Overview

The J-20 Kraguj and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Soko and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,145 km/h — 3.9:1 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 16,600 m compared to 8,000 m for the J-20 Kraguj. At 6,069 kg MTOW, the MiG-17 Fresco is 3.7:1 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).

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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 1,145 km/h compared to the J-20 Kraguj's 295 km/h, a difference of 850 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.