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).
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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 tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| 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.