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MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-17 Fitter

MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 2,140 km/h, range 2,020 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 6,069 vs 7,890 kg, built 10,649 vs 2,867 units.

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
MiG-17 Fresco Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevich Sukhoi
First flight 14 January 1950 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1952 1970
Number produced 10649 units 2867 units
Average unit price $600K $6 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.0 m
Height 3.8 m 4.5 m
Length 11.3 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 16,600 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,069 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 3,919 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,447 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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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 1,145 km/h, a difference of 995 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-17 Fitter?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 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 6,069 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, 18 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1970.
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.