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MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-25 Foxbat

MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-25 Foxbat at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 3,000 km/h, range 2,020 vs 2,575 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 36,200 kg, built 10,649 vs 1,186 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco MiG-25 Foxbat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 14 January 1950 6 March 1964
Year introduced 1952 1970
Number produced 10649 units 1186 units
Average unit price $600K $15 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 61.4 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 14.0 m
Height 3.8 m 6.1 m
Length 11.3 m 23.8 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 2,575 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 20,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 36,200 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 10,207 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,855 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-25 Foxbat?
The MiG-25 Foxbat has a longer range at 2,575 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.