MD-450 Ouragan vs MiG-17 Fresco

Overview

The MD-450 Ouragan and the MiG-17 Fresco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

Top speed is 940 km/h for the MD-450 Ouragan vs 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MD-450 Ouragan has an operational range of 450 km vs 2,020 km for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 13,000 m for the MD-450 Ouragan.

The MD-450 Ouragan has been produced in 567 units vs 10,649 for the MiG-17 Fresco. Unit cost is $1M for the MD-450 Ouragan vs $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco. The MD-450 Ouragan first flew 1 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1949 vs 1950).

French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War.
Dassault MD-450 Ouragan Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 February 1949
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 567 units
Average unit price $1 million
Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-17 Fresco Combat 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 23.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 940 km/h â—‰
Operational range 450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,142 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,263 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 2,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h, a difference of 253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MD-450 Ouragan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,900 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MD-450 Ouragan is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 0 years before the MD-450 Ouragan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-450 Ouragan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 567 units of the MD-450 Ouragan.