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JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-17 Fresco

JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 2,231 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,820 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 20,000 vs 6,069 kg, built 329 vs 10,649 units.

Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 Viggen
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
JA 37 Viggen MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 8 February 1967 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1971 1952
Number produced 329 units 10649 units
Average unit price $5 million $600K
Wing area 46.0 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 9.6 m
Height 5.9 m 3.8 m
Length 16.4 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 2231 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,820 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,746 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JA 37 Viggen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,231 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,086 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JA 37 Viggen is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the JA 37 Viggen which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JA 37 Viggen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.