MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage 4000

Overview

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).

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
→ View full MiG-17 Fresco details

Mirage 4000

French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 9 March 1979
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $35 million
→ View full Mirage 4000 details

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 4000

Wing area 72.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 18.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2445 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,490 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.

Related Comparisons

MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-15 Fagot MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-21 Fishbed MiG-17 Fresco vs F-86 Sabre MiG-17 Fresco vs F-84 Thunderjet MiG-17 Fresco vs F-4 Phantom II MiG-17 Fresco vs MiG-23 Flogger
2025 GlobalMilitary.net • About • Privacy • Terms • Dark theme