MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-27 Flanker

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

The Su-27 Flanker reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.1x the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 30,000 kg MTOW, the Su-27 Flanker is 5.8x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 28 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1950 vs 1978).

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-27 Flanker

Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 680 units
Average unit price $30 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-27 Flanker

Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,670 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,307 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 32 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-27 Flanker?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.

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