MiG-17 Fresco vs OV-10 Bronco

The MiG-17 Fresco and the OV-10 Bronco are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and North American respectively. The MiG-17 Fresco reaches 1,193 km/h — 2.6x the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 367 km for the OV-10 Bronco. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 8,780 m for the OV-10 Bronco. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 360 for the OV-10 Bronco. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $1M for the OV-10 Bronco. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 15 years before the OV-10 Bronco (1950 vs 1965).

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 $0.6 million
American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
North American OV-10 Bronco Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $1 million
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 4,000 kgf
Wing area 88.7 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 12.7 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h
Operational range 367 km
Service ceiling 8,780 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg
Empty weight 3,261 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,066 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 741 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The OV-10 Bronco is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the OV-10 Bronco which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or OV-10 Bronco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.