KF-21 Boramae vs MiG-17 Fresco
The KF-21 Boramae and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the KF-21 Boramae vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The KF-21 Boramae has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The KF-21 Boramae operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 25,401 kg MTOW, the KF-21 Boramae is 4.9x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. Unit cost is $87.5M for the KF-21 Boramae vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 72 years before the KF-21 Boramae (1950 vs 2022).
| South Korean multirole fighter, developed in the 21st century, deployment and operational history yet to be written. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 19 July 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2026 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $87.5 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 | 46.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,401 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,793 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,246 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 KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KF-21 Boramae is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,007 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the KF-21 Boramae's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KF-21 Boramae 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 KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KF-21 Boramae has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,401 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KF-21 Boramae is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The KF-21 Boramae is more expensive at approximately $88 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KF-21 Boramae or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 74 years before the KF-21 Boramae which entered service in 2026.