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J-50 vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The J-50 and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 74 years before the J-50 (1950 vs 2024).

Chinese twinjet tailless lambda-wing stealth combat aircraft developed by Shenyang under China's sixth-generation fighter program, first observed in flight in December 2024.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 26 December 2024
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
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
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
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 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-50 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the J-50's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-50 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-50's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-50 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the J-50's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-50 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,210 kg compared to the J-50's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the J-50 or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the J-50's 0.0 meters.