MiG-17 Fresco vs Sea Harrier

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Sea Harrier are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and British Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,145 km/h for the Sea Harrier. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 740 km for the Sea Harrier. The Sea Harrier operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 11,884 kg MTOW, the Sea Harrier is 2.3x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 111 for the Sea Harrier. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $15.6M for the Sea Harrier. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 28 years before the Sea Harrier (1950 vs 1978).

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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Sea Harrier

British naval short take-off and vertical landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, developed in the late 1970s and operated from aircraft carriers for air defence and ground attack until the early 21st century.
British Aerospace Sea Harrier Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace
First flight 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 111 units
Average unit price $15.6 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—‰

Sea Harrier

Wing area 18.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.7 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 14.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1145 km/h â—‰
Operational range 740 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,616 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Sea Harrier's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 28 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Sea Harrier?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.

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