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MiG-17 Fresco vs Strikemaster

MiG-17 Fresco vs Strikemaster at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 774 km/h, range 2,020 vs 2,224 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 5,216 kg, built 10,649 vs 146 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
BAC Strikemaster combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Strikemaster
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Strikemaster
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich BAC
First flight 14 January 1950 26 October 1967
Year introduced 1952 1968
Number produced 10649 units 146 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.3 m
Length 11.3 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 774 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 2,224 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 5,216 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 14 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the Strikemaster's 774 km/h, a difference of 371 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The Strikemaster has a longer range at 2,224 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the Strikemaster's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,069 kg compared to the Strikemaster's 5,216 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Strikemaster's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the Strikemaster which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Strikemaster?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 146 units of the Strikemaster.