MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-33 Flanker-D

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-33 Flanker-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,300 km/h for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 3,000 km for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The Su-33 Flanker-D operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the Su-33 Flanker-D is 6.3x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 22 for the Su-33 Flanker-D. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $45M for the Su-33 Flanker-D. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 49 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D (1950 vs 1999).

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-33 Flanker-D

Russian carrier-based multirole fighter, developed in the late 1980s, primarily deployed on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier.
Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 22 units
Average unit price $45 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-33 Flanker-D

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 22.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,600 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 1,107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D 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-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The Su-33 Flanker-D is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 42 years before the Su-33 Flanker-D which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-33 Flanker-D?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 22 units of the Su-33 Flanker-D.

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