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).
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| 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. | |
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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 | 24.0 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.