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MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage III / 5 / 50 at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,020 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 12,000 kg, built 10,649 vs 1,422 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 14 January 1950 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1952 1961
Number produced 10649 units 1422 units
Average unit price $600K $5 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 8.2 m
Height 3.8 m 4.5 m
Length 11.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 9 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.