MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

Overview

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).

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-29 Fulcrum

Soviet twin-engine fighter jet, notable in late Cold War clashes, widely exported and integral to various aerial engagements globally.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-29 Fulcrum Combat profile drawing
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
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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-29 Fulcrum

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 9,000 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.

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