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MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-19 Farmer

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-19 Farmer
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco MiG-19 Farmer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 14 January 1950 18 September 1953
Year introduced 1952 1955
Number produced 10649 units 2172 units
Average unit price $600K $2 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.3 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1193 km/h 1455 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,390 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 3,705 kg 5,447 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf 2 x 2,600 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,455 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the MiG-19 Farmer's 1,390 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-19 Farmer 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 MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 3 years before the MiG-19 Farmer which entered service in 1955.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-19 Farmer?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 2,172 units of the MiG-19 Farmer.