Lightning vs MiG-17 Fresco
The Lightning and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by English Electric and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. The Lightning reaches 2,414 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The Lightning has an operational range of 1,367 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The Lightning operates at altitudes up to 16,459 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 20,752 kg MTOW, the Lightning is 4.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The Lightning has been produced in 337 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $2M for the Lightning vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 4 years before the Lightning (1950 vs 1954).
| British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| First flight | 4 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 44.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,367 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,459 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,752 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,092 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,368 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 Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,221 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Lightning's 1,367 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Lightning has a higher service ceiling at 16,459 meters (53,999 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Lightning has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,752 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Lightning is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 8 years before the Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lightning or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 337 units of the Lightning.