MiG-17 Fresco vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Nanchang respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,210 km/h for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 2,000 km for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 11,300 kg MTOW, the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is 2.2x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,300 for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $1M for the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 15 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan (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 | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Nanchang |
| First flight | 4 June 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1300 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1193 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,210 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,705 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,000 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,007 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,300 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The Q-5 / A-5 Fantan 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 Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 18 years before the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Q-5 / A-5 Fantan?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,300 units of the Q-5 / A-5 Fantan.