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MiG-17 Fresco vs O-2 Skymaster

MiG-17 Fresco vs O-2 Skymaster at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 320 km/h, range 2,020 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 2,449 kg, built 10,649 vs 532 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Cessna O-2 Skymaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 O-2 Skymaster
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco O-2 Skymaster
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Cessna
First flight 14 January 1950 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1952 1967
Number produced 10649 units 532 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.6 m
Height 3.8 m 2.8 m
Length 11.3 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 2,449 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 1,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 825 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 1,710 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the O-2 Skymaster which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or O-2 Skymaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 532 units of the O-2 Skymaster.