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MiG-17 Fresco vs Nesher

MiG-17 Fresco vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,573 km/h, range 2,020 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 13,500 kg, built 10,649 vs 61 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Nesher
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich IAI
First flight 14 January 1950 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1952 1971
Number produced 10649 units 61 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 8.2 m
Height 3.8 m 4.3 m
Length 11.3 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 6,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher service ceiling at 17,680 meters (58,005 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the Nesher which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Nesher?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.