MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-24 Fencer
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 1,450 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The Su-24 Fencer operates at altitudes up to 16,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 7.6x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $25M for the Su-24 Fencer. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 17 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1950 vs 1967).
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| 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 strike/bomber, distinctively recognized in Afghanistan conflicts during the Cold War, extensively served in post-Soviet states and naval aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 2 July 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 46.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 39,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 22,320 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,574 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,450 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher service ceiling at 16,500 meters (54,133 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 21 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-24 Fencer?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.