MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-29 Fulcrum
The MiG-17 Fresco and the MiG-29 Fulcrum 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 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 24,000 kg MTOW, the MiG-29 Fulcrum is 4.6x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 27 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum (1950 vs 1977).
| 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 twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mikoyan-Gurevitch |
| First flight | 6 October 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1600 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 18,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,007 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum 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-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 31 years before the MiG-29 Fulcrum which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,600 units of the MiG-29 Fulcrum.