MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage III / 5 / 50 is 2.3x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 6 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 (1950 vs 1956).

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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Mirage III / 5 / 50

French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $5 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—‰

Mirage III / 5 / 50

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰

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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 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,157 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 2,400 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 15,600 meters (51,181 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 5,210 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.

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