MiG-17 Fresco vs Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Overview

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).

MiG-17 Fresco

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 $600K
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Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

Chinese ground-attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War period, often utilized in Pakistani and North Korean operations.
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan Combat profile drawing
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
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MiG-17 Fresco

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—‰

Q-5 / A-5 Fantan

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.

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