MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage 2000
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 17,500 kg MTOW, the Mirage 2000 is 3.4x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 28 years before the Mirage 2000 (1950 vs 1978).
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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 |
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 31 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 2000?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.