MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-27 Flogger
The MiG-17 Fresco and the MiG-27 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 780 km for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger. At 20,670 kg MTOW, the MiG-27 Flogger is 4.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,075 for the MiG-27 Flogger. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $5M for the MiG-27 Flogger. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 22 years before the MiG-27 Flogger (1950 vs 1972).
| Soviet jet fighter, renowned for significant roles during the Vietnam War, utilized for interception and ground-attack missions. | |
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| 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 | $0.6 million |
| Soviet ground-attack aircraft, prominent for its use in the Afghan War, optimized for air-to-ground operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 17 November 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 1075 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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 4,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 37.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1885 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 780 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,908 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,006 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 692 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 23 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.