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Gloster Meteor vs MiG-17 Fresco

Gloster Meteor vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 966 vs 1,145 km/h, range 966 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 7,121 vs 6,069 kg, built 3,947 vs 10,649 units.

Gloster Meteor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Gloster Meteor
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
Gloster Meteor MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Gloster Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 5 March 1943 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1944 1952
Number produced 3947 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 32.5 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 9.6 m
Height 4.0 m 3.8 m
Length 13.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 966 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 966 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 13,106 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,121 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,846 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,633 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km/h, a difference of 179 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Gloster Meteor's 966 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Gloster Meteor's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Gloster Meteor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,121 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Gloster Meteor is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The Gloster Meteor 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 Gloster Meteor or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 3,947 units of the Gloster Meteor.