MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-34 Fullback

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-34 Fullback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,120 km/h for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 4,000 km for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-17 Fresco operates at altitudes up to 15,600 m compared to 15,000 m for the Su-34 Fullback. At 45,000 kg MTOW, the Su-34 Fullback is 8.6x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 155 for the Su-34 Fullback. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $36M for the Su-34 Fullback. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 40 years before the Su-34 Fullback (1950 vs 1990).

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-34 Fullback

Russian strike fighter, known for action in Syrian Civil War, optimized for all-weather, precision ground-attack and aerial combat roles.
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 13 April 1990
Year introduced 1997
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price $36 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-34 Fullback

Wing area 52.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 23.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 927 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 15,600 meters (51,181 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 45 years before the Su-34 Fullback which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-34 Fullback?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.

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