JAS 39 Gripen vs MiG-17 Fresco
The JAS 39 Gripen and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the JAS 39 Gripen vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The JAS 39 Gripen has an operational range of 805 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 15,240 m for the JAS 39 Gripen. At 14,000 kg MTOW, the JAS 39 Gripen is 2.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The JAS 39 Gripen has been produced in 300 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $85M for the JAS 39 Gripen vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 38 years before the JAS 39 Gripen (1950 vs 1988).
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 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 | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 805 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 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 JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,208 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,015 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JAS 39 Gripen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JAS 39 Gripen is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 44 years before the JAS 39 Gripen which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.