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MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-17 Fitter

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
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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 1971
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 1193 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 2,020 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 15,600 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,210 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 3,705 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,000 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevich 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).

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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.