JA 37 Viggen vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The JA 37 Viggen and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,231 km/h for the JA 37 Viggen vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The JA 37 Viggen has an operational range of 1,820 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The JA 37 Viggen operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 20,000 kg MTOW, the JA 37 Viggen is 3.8x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The JA 37 Viggen has been produced in 329 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $5M for the JA 37 Viggen vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 17 years before the JA 37 Viggen (1950 vs 1967).

JA 37 Viggen

Swedish fighter jet, key component of Cold War air defense, not deployed beyond national borders despite being built for NATO use.
Saab JA 37 Viggen Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 8 February 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 329 units
Average unit price $5 million
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MiG-17 Fresco

Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat profile drawing
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
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JA 37 Viggen

Wing area 46.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.6 m ◉
Height 5.9 m ◉
Length 16.4 m ◉
Maximum speed 2231 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,820 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 9,500 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 7,348 kgf ◉

MiG-17 Fresco

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 ◉

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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 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,038 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 15,600 meters (51,181 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 5,210 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.

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