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J-29 Tunnan vs MiG-17 Fresco

Saab J-29 Tunnan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-29 Tunnan
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
J-29 Tunnan MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 September 1948 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952 1952
Number produced 661 units 10649 units
Average unit price $1 million $600K
Wing area 24.2 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.6 m
Height 3.8 m 3.8 m
Length 11.0 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1060 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,375 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 4,845 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,753 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,060 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-29 Tunnan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,375 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the J-29 Tunnan's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-29 Tunnan 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 J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 0 years before the J-29 Tunnan which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-29 Tunnan or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 661 units of the J-29 Tunnan.