MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-25 Foxbat

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the MiG-25 Foxbat are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively.

The MiG-25 Foxbat reaches 3,000 km/h — 2.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,860 km for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-25 Foxbat operates at altitudes up to 20,700 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 36,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-25 Foxbat is 6.9x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,186 for the MiG-25 Foxbat. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $15M for the MiG-25 Foxbat. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 14 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat (1950 vs 1964).

MiG-17 Fresco

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
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MiG-25 Foxbat

Soviet interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft, operational during the Cold War, renowned for its high-speed performance.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-25 Foxbat Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1186 units
Average unit price $15 million
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MiG-17 Fresco

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—‰

MiG-25 Foxbat

Wing area 61.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 6.1 m â—‰
Length 23.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 3000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,860 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 36,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,492 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,807 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the MiG-25 Foxbat's 1,860 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher service ceiling at 20,700 meters (67,913 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,200 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is longer at 23.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 18 years before the MiG-25 Foxbat which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,186 units of the MiG-25 Foxbat.

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