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J-5 Fresco vs MiG-17 Fresco

J-5 Fresco vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,130 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,730 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 6,069 kg, built 767 vs 10,649 units.

Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
J-5 Fresco MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 July 1956 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1957 1952
Number produced 767 units 10649 units
Average unit price $600K $600K
Wing area 22.6 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.6 m
Height 3.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1130 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,730 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 3,939 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 33 kN 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,130 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,730 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the J-5 Fresco's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the J-5 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 5 years before the J-5 Fresco which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.