MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage IV
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Mirage IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,340 km/h for the Mirage IV. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 33,745 kg MTOW, the Mirage IV is 6.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 9 years before the Mirage IV (1950 vs 1959).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 June 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 78.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2340 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,240 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,745 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV 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 IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 12 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.