MiG-17 Fresco vs OV-1 Mohawk
Overview
The MiG-17 Fresco and the OV-1 Mohawk are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Grumman respectively.
The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h — 2.4x the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,519 km for the OV-1 Mohawk. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 7,600 m for the OV-1 Mohawk.
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 380 for the OV-1 Mohawk. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 9 years before the OV-1 Mohawk (1950 vs 1959).
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| 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 |
| American twin-turboprop armed military observation and battlefield surveillance aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and operated from short, unimproved runways in support of ground forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 14 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,000 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 33.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 491 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,214 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,468 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 500 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 491 km/h, a difference of 702 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the OV-1 Mohawk's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,214 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The OV-1 Mohawk is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 9 years before the OV-1 Mohawk which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-1 Mohawk?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 380 units of the OV-1 Mohawk.