MiG-17 Fresco vs F-2

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the F-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,124 km/h for the F-2. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 833 km for the F-2. The F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 22,090 kg MTOW, the F-2 is 4.2x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 98 for the F-2. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $100M for the F-2. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 45 years before the F-2 (1950 vs 1995).

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

F-2

Japanese multirole fighter, derived from the F-16, extensively operational since the 2000s in Japan's Air Self-Defense Force.
Mitsubishi F-2 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi
First flight 7 October 1995
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 98 units
Average unit price $100 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 2,000 kgf â—‰

F-2

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2124 km/h â—‰
Operational range 833 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,983 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,525 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,711 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The F-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,124 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 931 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The F-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,090 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The F-2 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 48 years before the F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or F-2?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 98 units of the F-2.