J-35 Draken vs MiG-17 Fresco
The J-35 Draken and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-35 Draken vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-35 Draken has an operational range of 2,750 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-35 Draken operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 16,000 kg MTOW, the J-35 Draken is 3.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The J-35 Draken has been produced in 651 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2.5M for the J-35 Draken vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 5 years before the J-35 Draken (1950 vs 1955).
| Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 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 | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 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-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 927 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-35 Draken 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-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the J-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-35 Draken or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.