MiG-17 Fresco vs Dassault Mirage G

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Dassault Mirage G are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively.

The Dassault Mirage G reaches 2,390 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 3,850 km for the Dassault Mirage G. The Dassault Mirage G operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 23,800 kg MTOW, the Dassault Mirage G is 4.6x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 3 for the Dassault Mirage G. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $25M for the Dassault Mirage G. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 17 years before the Dassault Mirage G (1950 vs 1967).

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
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Dassault Mirage G

French experimental swing-wing fighter, designed during 1960s-1970s, never deployed operationally, evolved into several prototypes.
Dassault Dassault Mirage G Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 18 November 1967
Year introduced --
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $25 million
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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—‰

Dassault Mirage G

Wing area 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.4 m â—‰
Height 5.4 m â—‰
Length 18.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2390 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,850 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is faster with a maximum speed of 2,390 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,197 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G has a longer range at 3,850 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Dassault Mirage G?
The Dassault Mirage G is more expensive at approximately $25 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 Dassault Mirage G?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 3 units of the Dassault Mirage G.

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