Jaguar vs MiG-17 Fresco

The Jaguar and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by SEPECAT and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Jaguar has an operational range of 815 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar. At 15,700 kg MTOW, the Jaguar is 3.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The Jaguar has been produced in 573 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $10M for the Jaguar vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 18 years before the Jaguar (1950 vs 1968).

British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
SEPECAT Jaguar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
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 $0.6 million
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.7 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 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 Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 20 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.