MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-17 Fitter

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 16 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1950 vs 1966).

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 $0.6 million
Soviet-era fighter-bomber, extensively deployed in varied conflicts worldwide, known for its variable-sweep wing design and robust operational capacity.
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 2867 units
Average unit price $6 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 27.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2140 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,890 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,932 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,000 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 947 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,890 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 2,867 units of the Su-17 Fitter.