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).
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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 | $0.6 million |
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| 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.