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MiG-17 Fresco vs SO 4050 Vautour

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sud Aviation
First flight 14 January 1950 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1952 1956
Number produced 10649 units 149 units
Average unit price $600K $2 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 15.1 m
Height 3.8 m 4.9 m
Length 11.3 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sud Aviation respectively.

Top speed is 1,145 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 16,600 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 3.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 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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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 1,145 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 39 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 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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.