MiG-17 Fresco vs O-2 Skymaster

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the O-2 Skymaster are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Cessna respectively.

The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h β€” 3.7x the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,710 km for the O-2 Skymaster. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 6,000 m for the O-2 Skymaster. At 5,210 kg MTOW, the MiG-17 Fresco is 2.1x the O-2 Skymaster's 2,449 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 532 for the O-2 Skymaster. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 17 years before the O-2 Skymaster (1950 vs 1967).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 10649 units
Average unit price $600K
American military forward air control and psychological operations aircraft, used between 1967 and 2010.
Cessna O-2 Skymaster Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 1 January 1967
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 532 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 22.6 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.6 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1193 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,020 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,705 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf β—‰
Wing area 18.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 320 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,449 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,292 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 80 kW β—‰

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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 1,193 km/h compared to the O-2 Skymaster's 320 km/h, a difference of 873 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 15,600 meters (51,181 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 5,210 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.