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MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-9 Fargo

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 14 January 1950 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1952 1948
Number produced 10649 units 610 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.2 m
Length 11.3 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 800 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 800 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the MiG-9 Fargo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 910 km/h for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 800 km for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 16,600 m compared to 13,000 m for the MiG-9 Fargo.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 610 for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-9 Fargo first flew 4 years before the MiG-17 Fresco (1946 vs 1950).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 910 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 4,860 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the MiG-9 Fargo's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo entered service first in 1948, 4 years before the MiG-17 Fresco which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.