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MiG-17 Fresco vs Supermarine Scimitar

MiG-17 Fresco vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 1,185 km/h, range 2,020 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 15,513 kg, built 10,649 vs 76 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Supermarine
First flight 14 January 1950 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1952 1957
Number produced 10649 units 76 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.3 m
Height 3.8 m 5.3 m
Length 11.3 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a longer range at 2,291 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 14,021 meters (46,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 5 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Supermarine Scimitar?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.