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MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-15 Flagon

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
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Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 14 January 1950 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1952 1965
Number produced 10649 units 1290 units
Average unit price $600K $4 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.4 m
Height 3.8 m 4.8 m
Length 11.3 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,380 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-15 Flagon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,145 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,230 km/h for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,380 km for the Su-15 Flagon. The Su-15 Flagon operates at altitudes up to 18,100 m compared to 16,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 17,900 kg MTOW, the Su-15 Flagon is 2.9:1 the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,290 for the Su-15 Flagon. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $4M for the Su-15 Flagon. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 12 years before the Su-15 Flagon (1950 vs 1962).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,230 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,085 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,900 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 13 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,290 units of the Su-15 Flagon.