MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage F2 / F3

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Mirage F2 / F3 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,650 km/h for the Mirage F2 / F3. The Mirage F2 / F3 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 18,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage F2 / F3 is 3.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1 for the Mirage F2 / F3. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $10M for the Mirage F2 / F3. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 16 years before the Mirage F2 / F3 (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 $600K
French jet fighter-bomber, specifically built for all-weather role during the Cold War, never deployed operationally.
Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 12 June 1966
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $10 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
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—‰
Wing area 36.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 17.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1650 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 9,072 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,650 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 457 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F2 / F3?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 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 F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 is more expensive at approximately $10 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 F2 / F3?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.