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MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage IV

MiG-17 Fresco vs Mirage IV at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,340 km/h, range 2,020 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 33,745 kg, built 10,649 vs 66 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Mirage IV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Dassault
First flight 14 January 1950 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1952 1964
Number produced 10649 units 66 units
Average unit price $600K $15 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.9 m
Height 3.8 m 5.4 m
Length 11.3 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.