MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage F1

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage F1. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 425 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 15,200 kg MTOW, the Mirage F1 is 2.9x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 16 years before the Mirage F1 (1950 vs 1966).

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 $0.6 million
French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
Dassault Mirage F1 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 726 units
Average unit price $8 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 25.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.5 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h â—‰
Operational range 425 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,024 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 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 F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 21 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F1?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.