MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-30 Flanker-C
The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-30 Flanker-C are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively. Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,125 km/h for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The Su-30 Flanker-C operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-30 Flanker-C is 6.3x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg. The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 630 for the Su-30 Flanker-C. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $37M for the Su-30 Flanker-C. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 39 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C (1950 vs 1989).
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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 |
| Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 December 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 630 units |
| Average unit price | $37 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 | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2125 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 24,994 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 932 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C 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-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 44 years before the Su-30 Flanker-C which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 630 units of the Su-30 Flanker-C.