J-35 Draken vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

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).

J-35 Draken

Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria.
Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
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
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MiG-17 Fresco

Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side 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 $600K
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J-35 Draken

Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.4 m ◉
Height 3.9 m ◉
Length 15.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 2120 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,750 km ◉
Service ceiling 20,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 16,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,865 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,759 kgf ◉

MiG-17 Fresco

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 2,000 kgf ◉

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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.

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