MiG-17 Fresco vs OV-10 Bronco
Overview
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).
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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 |
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| 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 2,000 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 533 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.