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MiG-15 Fagot vs MiG-17 Fresco

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-15 Fagot
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
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Specifications
MiG-15 Fagot MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 19 December 1947 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1949 1952
Number produced 17310 units 10649 units
Average unit price $200K $600K
Wing area 20.6 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 10.1 m 9.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.8 m
Length 10.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1075 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,105 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 3,580 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 15,500 meters (50,853 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-15 Fagot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,105 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the MiG-15 Fagot's 10.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the MiG-15 Fagot at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-15 Fagot entered service first in 1949, 3 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-15 Fagot or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-15 Fagot has been produced in greater numbers with 17,310 units compared to 10,649 units of the MiG-17 Fresco.