MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-15 Flagon

Overview

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

Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,971 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 17,678 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Su-15 Flagon is 2.5x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 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).

MiG-17 Fresco

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 $600K
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Su-15 Flagon

Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007.
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 1290 units
Average unit price $4 million
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MiG-17 Fresco

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 2,000 kgf â—‰

Su-15 Flagon

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.9 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1971 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,380 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,678 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,956 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰

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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 1,971 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 778 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 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon is longer at 16.5 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, 15 years before the Su-15 Flagon which entered service in 1967.
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.

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