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La-7 Fin vs MiG-17 Fresco

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
La-7 Fin MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lavochkin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 February 1944 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1944 1952
Number produced 5753 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 17.6 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 9.6 m
Height 2.5 m 3.8 m
Length 8.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 665 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Overview

The La-7 Fin and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lavochkin and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin vs 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The La-7 Fin has an operational range of 665 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin.

The La-7 Fin has been produced in 5,753 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. The La-7 Fin first flew 6 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1944 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 8 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.