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Gloster Javelin vs MiG-17 Fresco

Gloster Javelin vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,140 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,535 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 19,579 vs 6,069 kg, built 436 vs 10,649 units.

Gloster Javelin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Javelin
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
Gloster Javelin MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 26 November 1951 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1956 1952
Number produced 436 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 86.1 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 9.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 17.3 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1140 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,535 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 16,093 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,579 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 10,886 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,579 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,140 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Gloster Javelin's 1,535 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Gloster Javelin's 16,093 meters (52,798 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Gloster Javelin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,579 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Gloster Javelin is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the Gloster Javelin which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gloster Javelin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 436 units of the Gloster Javelin.