MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage 4000
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. The Mirage 4000 reaches 2,445 km/h — 2.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 6.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 29 years before the Mirage 4000 (1950 vs 1979).
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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 | $600K |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 9 March 1979 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,000 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,550 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,252 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage 4000?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.