MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-30 Flanker-C

Overview

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).

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-30 Flanker-C

Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C Combat profile drawing
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
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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-30 Flanker-C

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 12,497 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.

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