MiG-17 Fresco vs Su-57 Felon

Overview

The MiG-17 Fresco and the Su-57 Felon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mikoyan-Gurevitch and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,193 km/h for the MiG-17 Fresco vs 2,135 km/h for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-17 Fresco has an operational range of 2,020 km vs 3,500 km for the Su-57 Felon. The Su-57 Felon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,600 m for the MiG-17 Fresco. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the Su-57 Felon is 6.7x the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.

The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in 10,649 units vs 32 for the Su-57 Felon. Unit cost is $0.6M for the MiG-17 Fresco vs $42M for the Su-57 Felon. The MiG-17 Fresco first flew 60 years before the Su-57 Felon (1950 vs 2010).

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 aircraft side 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-57 Felon

Russian stealth fighter, developed in the modern era, with first operational deployment in Syrian conflict of 2020.
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2020
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $42 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-57 Felon

Wing area 78.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.1 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 20.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2135 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 18,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,193 km/h, a difference of 942 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 15,600 meters (51,181 ft).
Which is heavier, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 5,210 kg.
Which is larger, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 68 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MiG-17 Fresco or Su-57 Felon?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.

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