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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-17 Fresco

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 January 1966 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1966 1952
Number produced 2400 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2 million $600K
Wing area 24.9 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 14.0 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1193 km/h
Operational range 850 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 15,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 5,210 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 3,705 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 2 x 2,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan-Gurevich 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).

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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.