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KAAN vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The KAAN and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by TAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the KAAN vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The KAAN operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 34,750 kg MTOW, the KAAN is 6.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 74 years before the KAAN (1950 vs 2024).

Turkish fifth-generation stealth twin-engine air superiority fighter under development by Turkish Aerospace Industries to replace the Turkish Air Force's F-16 fleet from the late 2020s.
TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI
First flight 21 February 2024
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side 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
Wing area 71.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.4 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 20.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1912 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 34,750 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 66 kN 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
Service ceiling 15,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,705 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KAAN or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KAAN is faster with a maximum speed of 1,912 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 719 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KAAN or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the KAAN's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the KAAN or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KAAN has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the KAAN or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KAAN has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,750 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the KAAN or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KAAN is longer at 20.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.