MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage 2000

Overview

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).

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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Mirage 2000

French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Dassault Mirage 2000 Combat profile drawing
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
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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—‰

Mirage 2000

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.

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