Kfir vs MiG-17 Fresco
The Kfir and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The Kfir reaches 2,440 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The Kfir has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Kfir operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 16,200 kg MTOW, the Kfir is 3.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The Kfir has been produced in 220 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $20M for the Kfir vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 23 years before the Kfir (1950 vs 1973).
| Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 4 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 220 units |
| Average unit price | $20 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 | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2440 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,285 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,393 kgf ◉ |
| 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 4,000 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 22 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kfir or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.