J-20 Mighty Dragon vs MiG-17 Fresco
The J-20 Mighty Dragon and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,130 km/h for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-20 Mighty Dragon has an operational range of 5,500 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-20 Mighty Dragon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 37,000 kg MTOW, the J-20 Mighty Dragon is 7.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in 300 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $110M for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 61 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon (1950 vs 2011).
| China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 11 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $110 million |
| Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. | |
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| 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 | 73.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2130 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 28,968 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,130 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 937 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 65 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 300 units of the J-20 Mighty Dragon.