J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-17 Fresco
The J-7 Fishcan and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 16 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1950 vs 1966).
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 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-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,007 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-7 Fishcan is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 14 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.