JAS 39 Gripen vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The JAS 39 Gripen and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 2,100 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).

JAS 39 Gripen

Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces.
Saab JAS 39 Gripen Combat profile drawing
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
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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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JAS 39 Gripen

Wing area 30.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 14.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 2100 km/h ◉
Operational range 805 km ◉
Service ceiling 15,240 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 14,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,800 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 5,507 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 JAS 39 Gripen or MiG-17 Fresco?
The JAS 39 Gripen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,100 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 907 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 14.9 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.

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