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J-21 Jastreb vs MiG-17 Fresco

J-21 Jastreb vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 820 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,520 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 5,100 vs 6,069 kg.

Soko J-21 Jastreb combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-21 Jastreb
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
J-21 Jastreb MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 July 1965 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1968 1952
Number produced N/A 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 19.4 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.6 m
Height 3.6 m 3.8 m
Length 10.9 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 820 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,520 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,100 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight -- kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13 kN 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 325 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 1,520 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-21 Jastreb or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the J-21 Jastreb which entered service in 1968.