MiG-17 Fresco vs SO 4050 Vautour

The MiG-17 Fresco and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sud Aviation respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 4.0x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 2 years before the SO 4050 Vautour (1950 vs 1952).

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 $0.6 million
French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 149 units
Average unit price $2 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 4,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 45.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.1 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1106 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,400 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,193 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the SO 4050 Vautour which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or SO 4050 Vautour?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.